These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $379.95; the Sony ULT Tower 9 ranks #10 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $898.
The JBL Partybox 110 is the lighter, tougher choice. A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. At 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Tower 9 at 65.3 lbs (29.6 kg). It is rated IPX4, while the Sony ULT Tower 9 has no water resistance. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
The Sony ULT Tower 9 is the longer-running pick. A battery powered party tower with good sound, a long battery, karaoke inputs, and a detailed app EQ. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox 110. 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 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 9 ($898) suits a large party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | Sony ULT Tower 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $898.00 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 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) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 4.7” midrange, 2x 2” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (10 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) | 65.3 lbs (29.6 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 148W |
| 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) | 16.1” x 35.8” x 18” (410 x 910 x 456 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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