JBL Partybox 110 vs Turtlebox

Last updated: October 10, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9 of 46 party speakers by sound quality at $299.95; the Turtlebox ranks #87 of 91 boombox speakers by sound quality at $329.

JBL Partybox 110 vs Turtlebox

The JBL Partybox 110 is the deeper-bass option. Very neutral sound, slightly better than the JBL Partybox 100. Its bass reaches about 41Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Turtlebox. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox lacks. The tradeoff: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.

The Turtlebox is the longer-running, lighter option. Waterproof and crushproof, loud with punchy bass. 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. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the later Turtlebox Gen 2 and Turtlebox Gen 3: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.

One note: the Turtlebox is discontinued and no longer widely available new. The Turtlebox’s replacement, the Turtlebox Gen 3, is still sold new.

Buy the JBL Partybox 110 ($299.95) for a party speaker; the Turtlebox ($329) suits a boombox speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox 110 Turtlebox
Price$299.95$329 Discontinued
Ranked#9 of 46 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#87 of 91 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesNo
Aux InputYesYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)41Hz~65Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC
Bluetooth Version5.14.0
Charging Time3.5 hours-
Drivers2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter
EQYes (3 band)No
Guitar InputYes-
IP RatingIPX4IP67
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)-
Party ModeNoNo
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)No
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power brick
StereoPartiallyYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesNo
Weight23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)10 lbs (4.54 kg)
Amplifier Power160W50W
Digital Aux InputNoNo
LightsYes-
Dimensions22.4”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)
StrapNo-
MicroSD Playback-Yes
Built-in Microphone-No
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The Two Speakers In Full

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JBL Partybox 110 ranking card

Newer model: the JBL Partybox Club 120, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5, released Apr 2024. It adds party mode.

Older model: the JBL Partybox 100 (ranked higher, rated 4.4/5). See every JBL PartyBox generation.

Same family: the JBL Partybox 310 (larger model, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5) and the JBL Partybox 710 (larger model, rated 4.7/5).

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

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

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ReleasedSep 2021 (5 years ago)
Amplifier Power160W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)41Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
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)
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Turtlebox: $329 Discontinued eBay

Turtlebox ranking card

Newer model: the Turtlebox Gen 3, ranked higher, rated 2.1/5, released Feb 2025. See every Turtlebox generation.

Pros: Waterproof and crushproof, loud with punchy bass. 25 hour battery life (6 hours at full volume). Pairs with a second unit for stereo. Measured bass extension of ~65Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Sounds basically identical to the later Turtlebox Gen 2 and Turtlebox Gen 3: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality. The nearly identical Turtlebox Gen 3 measured a V shaped tuning, with boosted lows and highs and dipped mids, yet bass only down 10dB at about 65Hz, and only about 12W RMS from its amp; Turtlebox rated this one at just 50W. It rattles at high volume. Nowhere near its claimed 120dB at a standard one meter distance. It charges from an external AC power brick. Inside is essentially a car audio 6x9 two way speaker in a plastic box. Discontinued.

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ReleasedDec 2018 (7 years ago)
Amplifier Power50W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~65Hz
Battery Life25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.0
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm)
Drivers1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter
EQNo
IP RatingIP67
MicroSD PlaybackYes
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputAC Power brick
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight10 lbs (4.54 kg)
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