These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $379.95; the EcoXGear Defender ranks #85 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $299.99.
What the JBL Partybox 110 does well: A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. The tradeoff: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
The EcoXGear Defender is the longer-running, lighter choice. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox 110. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 110 at 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 110. The catch: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
Buy the JBL Partybox 110 ($379.95) for a party speaker; the EcoXGear Defender ($299.99) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | EcoXGear Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $299.99 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 52mm full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
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