Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $379.95; the JBL Boombox 4 ranks #20 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $549.95.
Why pick the JBL Partybox 110: A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Boombox 4 lacks. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the JBL Boombox 4 lacks. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
The JBL Boombox 4 is the longer-running, lighter pick. An extremely loud boombox for its size with fully waterproof, dustproof build, a long battery and a flexible app EQ. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox 110. At 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 110 at 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg). It is rated IP68 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 110. Watch for: Pretty overpriced for the category.
Buy the JBL Partybox 110 ($379.95) for a party speaker; the JBL Boombox 4 ($549.95) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | JBL Boombox 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $549.95 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, LC3, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (7 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 210W AC / 200W battery |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
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