Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #5 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the Sony SRS-XV900 ranks #10 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality at $900.
What the JBL Partybox 130 gets right: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.
What the Sony SRS-XV900 offers: Can get slightly louder than a Partybox 310. Handle and wheels are convenient. Set against that: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume compared to the Partybox 310 and every other speaker on this page.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Sony SRS-XV900 at $900 if you want a large party speaker instead.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Sony SRS-XV900. It ranks near the bottom of the 11 large party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony SRS-XV900 is rated for 25 hours versus 15 hours for the JBL Partybox 130.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Sony SRS-XV900 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Sony SRS-XV900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $900 |
| Ranked | #5 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters | 9 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 2" front tweeter, 2x 1.6" side tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg | 58.6 lbs / 26.6 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | - | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | - | No |
| Wifi | - | No |
| Dimensions | - | 16.1" x 34.6" x 17.3" (410 x 880 x 439 mm) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 130: $449.95 Amazon
Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Quite neutral sound. Removable battery.
Cons: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox 130 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg |
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Sony SRS-XV900: $900 Amazon
Pros: Can get slightly louder than a Partybox 310. Handle and wheels are convenient.
Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume compared to the Partybox 310 and every other speaker on this page
Full Sony SRS-XV900 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.1" x 34.6" x 17.3" (410 x 880 x 439 mm) |
| Drivers | 9 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 2" front tweeter, 2x 1.6" side tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 58.6 lbs / 26.6 kg |
| Wifi | No |
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