Short answer: the JBL Partybox 110. It ranks #9 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $379.95. The Sony SRS-XV500 ranks #16, rated 4.0/5, at $315.99, $63.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Partybox 110 is the better-sounding pick. A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
The Sony SRS-XV500 is the longer-running choice. A slightly warm party speaker with plenty of bass punch that gets very loud outdoors, plus karaoke inputs and a long battery. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox 110. The tradeoff: RTINGS measured poor directivity, so the sound changes noticeably as you move off to the sides.
Buy the JBL Partybox 110. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $63.96 you would save on the Sony SRS-XV500 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | Sony SRS-XV500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $315.99 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 2x 140mm woofers + 2x 60mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (two 6.3mm inputs) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Partially | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 55W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) | 22.2”H x 10.6”W x 11.6”D (564 x 269 x 294 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
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