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 Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $430.
The JBL Partybox 110 is the deeper-bass option. A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. Its bass reaches about 41Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Turtlebox Gen 3. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. The tradeoff: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running, lighter option. A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and party mode linking. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox 110. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 110 at 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 110. Watch for: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the JBL Partybox 110 at $379.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Turtlebox Gen 3 at $430 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 110 | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.95 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
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