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JBL - PartyLight Beam bluetooth projection party light - 2024 - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(21 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 21 reviews
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - PartyLight Beam bluetooth projection party light - 2024 - Black
Customer Rating
4
This light is sure to add life to any party!
on October 18, 2024
Posted by: Meghan
from Dallas TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that you can connect it with a Party Box speaker or use the mic feature with the ambient music to sync the light. When connected to a Party Box you can change the light settings from either the speaker or the light. It has many great color options and I like that I can customize the colors to fit the party vibe. After using it a few times it seems to work best hooked up to the party box and/or with louder speakers than just a phone. Overall, it adds to the ambience of any party!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Become a Party Rizzler with JBL LightBeam
on October 6, 2024
Posted by: danielmbirnbaum
from Brooklyn, Ny
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Elevate the vibe at your next social gathering with this the Party LightBeam. It displays a nice pallete of night shade colors on walls and ceilings; helping to bring the party energy to your own personal living space, or just about anywhere else you please. It’s very portable and easily fits in a backpack or tote. My only critique is that it feels more like a spot light than a “beam” as indicated in the product title. As long as you are not expecting a laser light show, you will be more than happy with its performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Great addition to the PartyBox
on October 6, 2024
Posted by: IbrahimBoran
from New York, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First Impressions:
The light beam is very well-made and designed to match the aesthetics of the PartyBox speaker. They have the same color combinations with orange details and present a consistent image on both devices. I really enjoy having them side by side and enhancing the party/vibes. It is important to note that the light is quite small. It does produce a powerful light show, filling an entire room or backyard. However, it is the size of the JBL Flip Essential speaker or just a little smaller than a regular plastic water bottle. I was expecting a bigger light after seeing the images on the website.
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Lighting Performance:
I like that an RGB and LED are built into the speaker side by side. While the RGB beams provide great and accurate colors in most cases, the LEDs project various effects such as circles, and strobes. The RGB section of the beam syncs with the inner circle colors (infinity icon-like lights). The LED section syncs with the top and bottom strip lights sparkles and the sparkles located around the inner circle. The PartyLight Beam does a good job of switching back and forth and matching with the light show on the PartyBox. However, while the beat synch is there, the PartyBox misses the beats sometimes and plays random lighting. Naturally, this affects the performance of the Beam. It leads to a light show that might not be fully aligned with the playing tracks. Then, as the PartyBox switches the lights at a very fast pace, in some scenarios, the Beam cannot keep up with the color changes or projects different colors than what is on the PartyBox. It is a minor detail for some but as a visual person, I noticed it very quickly. When this does not happen, the light synchs with the PartyBox very smoothly. I was surprised to see how well it keeps up with the speaker in some modes and color combinations. It perfectly matches the beat and light show on the speaker like lighting engineers or VJ in concert venues or nightclubs. The Beam works as a projection expansion to the speaker. Meaning, that whatever light show the speaker produces, it takes that and projects it on a bigger scale, significantly enhancing the quality of the party and energy. The speaker is great for outdoors as well. As long as there is a surface that the Beam can be directed to (such as a wall in a backyard or even trees at a park), it will produce great light shows.
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JBL PartyBox App:
The application helps the Beams's performance significantly. It enables the user to easily customize and change modes very seamlessly. There are controls for speed and brightness as well and it makes the Beam a lot more entertaining. However, there could be more light control, modes, and options and possibly manual control for certain settings. Overall, the app is a great addition to the product. In my opinion, the Beam should be always used with the app to truly get the best out of the product.
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Side Note:
The PartyBox speaker can be used wirelessly for 12 hours, and it has a removable battery, providing users with more than 12 hours of playtime if needed. However, the PartyLight Beam must be connected to an outlet and the AC power cable is quite short (2m) if there are no outlets nearby. It would have been great if the Beam was battery-powered. Even better, if it came with a standard USB Type-C input, the Beam could have been operating with the power from the PartyBox speaker. As many PartyBox speakers have a USB Type-A output to charge devices, that slot could have been used to run the Beam with no additional cables or power sources. Since the Beam is a substantial addition to the speaker, it would have been great to have the option to easily use them both anywhere.
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Overall Opinion & Final Verdict:
The PartyLight Beam is an exceptional addition to the PartyBox speaker. It seamlessly amplifies the impact of the light show on the speaker and significantly increases the energy of the party. I would recommend this light over any other third-party lights in the market that are similar to the beam. It syncs with the speaker, is very well-made, customizable, and matches the aesthetics of the speaker. It can also be used as a background or ambient light in addition to its main purpose. Although the Beam is a great product with many useful and fun features, I believe it can get better over time as well. Especially the way it syncs with the PartyBox and its controls on the JBL app. However, at the moment, I do not see any other lights performing better than this one when paired with the PartyBox speakers. As I value visuals, lights, and effects in parties or gatherings, the PartyLight Beam is a valuable asset to my party essentials.
The light beam is very well-made and designed to match the aesthetics of the PartyBox speaker. They have the same color combinations with orange details and present a consistent image on both devices. I really enjoy having them side by side and enhancing the party/vibes. It is important to note that the light is quite small. It does produce a powerful light show, filling an entire room or backyard. However, it is the size of the JBL Flip Essential speaker or just a little smaller than a regular plastic water bottle. I was expecting a bigger light after seeing the images on the website.
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Lighting Performance:
I like that an RGB and LED are built into the speaker side by side. While the RGB beams provide great and accurate colors in most cases, the LEDs project various effects such as circles, and strobes. The RGB section of the beam syncs with the inner circle colors (infinity icon-like lights). The LED section syncs with the top and bottom strip lights sparkles and the sparkles located around the inner circle. The PartyLight Beam does a good job of switching back and forth and matching with the light show on the PartyBox. However, while the beat synch is there, the PartyBox misses the beats sometimes and plays random lighting. Naturally, this affects the performance of the Beam. It leads to a light show that might not be fully aligned with the playing tracks. Then, as the PartyBox switches the lights at a very fast pace, in some scenarios, the Beam cannot keep up with the color changes or projects different colors than what is on the PartyBox. It is a minor detail for some but as a visual person, I noticed it very quickly. When this does not happen, the light synchs with the PartyBox very smoothly. I was surprised to see how well it keeps up with the speaker in some modes and color combinations. It perfectly matches the beat and light show on the speaker like lighting engineers or VJ in concert venues or nightclubs. The Beam works as a projection expansion to the speaker. Meaning, that whatever light show the speaker produces, it takes that and projects it on a bigger scale, significantly enhancing the quality of the party and energy. The speaker is great for outdoors as well. As long as there is a surface that the Beam can be directed to (such as a wall in a backyard or even trees at a park), it will produce great light shows.
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JBL PartyBox App:
The application helps the Beams's performance significantly. It enables the user to easily customize and change modes very seamlessly. There are controls for speed and brightness as well and it makes the Beam a lot more entertaining. However, there could be more light control, modes, and options and possibly manual control for certain settings. Overall, the app is a great addition to the product. In my opinion, the Beam should be always used with the app to truly get the best out of the product.
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Side Note:
The PartyBox speaker can be used wirelessly for 12 hours, and it has a removable battery, providing users with more than 12 hours of playtime if needed. However, the PartyLight Beam must be connected to an outlet and the AC power cable is quite short (2m) if there are no outlets nearby. It would have been great if the Beam was battery-powered. Even better, if it came with a standard USB Type-C input, the Beam could have been operating with the power from the PartyBox speaker. As many PartyBox speakers have a USB Type-A output to charge devices, that slot could have been used to run the Beam with no additional cables or power sources. Since the Beam is a substantial addition to the speaker, it would have been great to have the option to easily use them both anywhere.
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Overall Opinion & Final Verdict:
The PartyLight Beam is an exceptional addition to the PartyBox speaker. It seamlessly amplifies the impact of the light show on the speaker and significantly increases the energy of the party. I would recommend this light over any other third-party lights in the market that are similar to the beam. It syncs with the speaker, is very well-made, customizable, and matches the aesthetics of the speaker. It can also be used as a background or ambient light in addition to its main purpose. Although the Beam is a great product with many useful and fun features, I believe it can get better over time as well. Especially the way it syncs with the PartyBox and its controls on the JBL app. However, at the moment, I do not see any other lights performing better than this one when paired with the PartyBox speakers. As I value visuals, lights, and effects in parties or gatherings, the PartyLight Beam is a valuable asset to my party essentials.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Fun little box with a lot of cool tricks
on October 30, 2024
Posted by: Nick Cappy
from AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Honestly one of the cooler things JBL has sent me for review, love using this with the Club PartyBox speakers. The lights sync perfectly, and really add a lot of fun to any party or music night. Definitely worth it if you're looking to spice up your karaoke or dance party nights! Fully customizable with the JBL One app, which gives you control over the mood and flow of the vibe.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
JBL's Party Animal - The Partylight-Beam
on November 13, 2024
Posted by: Van Goghs Ear
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Quite simply an excellent product and a must for any party. Aptly named, it adds a certain ambience to an event with little effort in regards to setup. The lighting effect is bright as well as colorful. Flashes of color eminate from this inconspicuous little device in time with any music genre to produce a festive mood that every gathering demands. Crazy easy to setup and operate as well. A smart purchase for anyone desiring to raise the bar on their personal party or even a DJ who wants to own the event.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Really good, not quite great light.
on September 28, 2024
Posted by: EricGCWI
from Appleton, WI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really cool light effects. Several different settings and very bright. Quality light overall. It will sync to your JBl Partybox items easy enough. It's great to be able to change the effects of the lights to match the Partybox. One really nice thing though, is it has a microphone on it, so you don't have to sync to a Partybox, it will listen and pattern after whatever music you have on, regardless of the source. One downfall to it is it needs to be plugged in to use, it's not rechargeable. When indoors that's not a big deal as you'll have plugs everywhere anyway, but for outside gatherings, you want to light up the trees or whatever, you'd have to have an extension chord or whatever to use it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Well constructed little light
on September 28, 2024
Posted by: taro
from Sacramento CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The unit is compact for the amount of light it can project. The light is able to be rotated down protecting the light surface for transport. The weight is substantial and appeared to be able to withstand the average shocks during transport. I am impressed with its integration of JBL One app together with Party Box. It shines with synchronized response but is fairly conservative with variability in terms of light shape of circular rotating light and RGB colors.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Not too shabby
on September 29, 2024
Posted by: Jblenthusiast312
from Chicago IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its oretty bright and gives decent coverage of the small rooms of my house. Going to use it soon for halloween party. It does what it's meant to do well, static light is possibility with the jbl partybox app.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com