Short answer: the PartyBox 130 is the better party-speaker format, while the Hyperboom is the more conventional portable stereo system. JBL’s wheels and handle make its larger cabinet easier to move, but its own notes flag boomy, less-clear tuning. Ultimate Ears brings a serious driver array, though it is also expensive and its dull, muddy balance prevents it from being a clean sound-quality alternative.
The case for the JBL Partybox 130: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.
Buy the JBL Partybox 130 if you want the easier-to-roll party speaker format and accept that sound quality is not its strongest point.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom if a self-contained stereo portable speaker better fits your space, but audition its subdued tonal balance before paying the premium.
Battery life favors the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom: rated for 24 hours against 15 hours for the JBL Partybox 130.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Partybox 130 is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom at no water resistance.
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A manageable party speaker with balanced, powerful sound, deep bass, a removable battery and a light show.
A compact party speaker with a long battery, aux and optical inputs, splash resistance, and a handle for carrying.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 130 | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.95 | $337.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 2.6 hours |
| Drivers | 2x 5.2” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x 5.66” woofers, 2x 0.98” tweeters, passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.6”H x 11.7”W x 11.9”D (575 x 298.4 x 303 mm) | 7.5” x 7.5” x 14.3” (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
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