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 Sony ULT Tower 10 ranks #11 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $994.34.
The JBL Partybox 110 is the battery-powered, lighter option. A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. Its battery is rated for 12 hours, while the Sony ULT Tower 10 needs an outlet. At 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Tower 10 at 63.9 lbs (29 kg). It is rated IPX4, while the Sony ULT Tower 10 has no water resistance. The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
What the Sony ULT Tower 10 does well: A loud mains powered party tower with good sound and a wireless microphone included for karaoke. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Partybox 110 lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast up to 100 speakers), which the JBL Partybox 110 cannot. The tradeoff: 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 ($994.34) suits a large party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | Sony ULT Tower 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $994.34 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 3.1” midrange, 2x 1.6” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (7 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 139W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.4”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) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes Included |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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