JBL Partybox 110 vs Sony ULT Tower 10

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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 40 party speakers by sound quality at $379.95; the Sony ULT Tower 10 ranks #10 of 12 large party speakers by sound quality at $898.99.

JBL Partybox 110 vs Sony ULT Tower 10

What the JBL Partybox 110 does well: Very neutral sound, slightly better than the Partybox 100. The tradeoff: Bass isn’t as deep as the Partybox 100.

What the Sony ULT Tower 10 does well: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. The catch: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers.

Buy the JBL Partybox 110 ($379.95) for a party speaker; the Sony ULT Tower 10 ($898.99) suits a large party speaker instead.

Water resistance is not close: the JBL Partybox 110 is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the Sony ULT Tower 10 at no water resistance.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox 110 Sony ULT Tower 10
Price$379.95$898.99
Ranked#9 of 40 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#10 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)41Hz-
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)No Battery
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version5.15.2
Charging Time3.5 hours-
Drivers2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters7 drivers: 1x 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 3.1” midrange, 2x 1.6” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter
EQYes (3 band)Yes (7 band)
Guitar InputYesYes
IP RatingIPX4None
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Party ModeNoYes (Auracast up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
StereoPartiallyYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)63.9 lbs (29 kg)
Amplifier Power160W139W
Digital Aux InputNoNo
LightsYesYes
Dimensions22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm)16.5” x 43.5” x 16.9” (418 x 1106 x 428 mm)
StrapNoNo
Removable Battery-No
Wireless Microphones-Yes Included
Built-in Microphone-No
Wi-Fi-No

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox 110: $379.95 Amazon eBay

JBL Partybox 110 ranking card

Newer model: the JBL Partybox Club 120, rated 4.5/5.

Pros: Very neutral sound, slightly better than the Partybox 100. Measured bass extension of 41Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the Partybox 100. Just as loud and slightly deeper than a Stormbox Blast which is way smaller with better sound. Increase treble one step in the app to make it more neutral.

Amplifier Power160W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)41Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.1
Charging Time3.5 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm)
Drivers2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters
EQYes (3 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoPartially
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)

Sony ULT Tower 10: $898.99 Amazon eBay

Sony ULT Tower 10 ranking card

Pros: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. Includes a wireless microphone.

Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers. Bass drops off a lot at higher volumes.

Amplifier Power139W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery LifeNo Battery
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version5.2
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions16.5” x 43.5” x 16.9” (418 x 1106 x 428 mm)
Drivers7 drivers: 1x 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 3.1” midrange, 2x 1.6” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter
EQYes (7 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingNone
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryNo
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight63.9 lbs (29 kg)
Wi-FiNo
Wireless MicrophonesYes Included