JBL Partybox 310 vs Sony SRS-XV900

Last updated: August 9, 2026

These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 310 ranks #3 of 44 party speakers at $499.95; the Sony SRS-XV900 ranks #9 of 10 large party speakers at $900.

On the JBL Partybox 310 side: Absolute deepest bass of any battery powered speaker, most balanced sound in the class, handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Very large.

The case for the Sony SRS-XV900: 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.

One note: the JBL Partybox 310 is discontinued, but it still ranks #3 of 44 party speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.

Buy the JBL Partybox 310 at $499.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Sony SRS-XV900 at $900 if you want a large party speaker instead.

Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox 310 Sony SRS-XV900
Price$499.95 Discontinued$900
Ranked#3 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#9 of 10 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)32Hz-
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC, AAC, LDAC
Charging Time3.5 hours-
EQYes (3 band)Yes
Guitar InputYesYes
IP RatingIPX4None
Microphone InputYesYes
Party ModeNoYes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYesYes
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
StereoPartiallyYes
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight37.5 lbs / 17 kg58.6 lbs / 26.6 kg
Output Power240W100W
Drivers2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 2.5" (65mm) tweeters9 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
DiscontinuedYes-
Optical Input-Yes
Removable Battery-No
Built in Microphone-No
Wifi-No
Bluetooth Version-5.2
Dimensions-16.1" x 34.6" x 17.3" (410 x 880 x 439 mm)

The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox 310: $499.95 Discontinued Amazon Ebay refurbished

JBL Partybox 310 ranking card

Pros: Absolute deepest bass of any battery powered speaker, most balanced sound in the class, handle and wheels are convenient. Increase treble one step in the app EQ to make it more neutral. Customizable color lighting modes. Very close to the 320 in terms of performance.

Cons: Very large. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal. Discontinued.

AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)32Hz
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Charging Time3.5 hours
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 2.5" (65mm) tweeters
EQYes (3 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
Microphone InputYes
Output Power240W
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoPartially
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight37.5 lbs / 17 kg

Sony SRS-XV900: $900 Amazon

Sony SRS-XV900 ranking card

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

AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version5.2
Built in MicrophoneNo
Dimensions16.1" x 34.6" x 17.3" (410 x 880 x 439 mm)
Drivers9 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
EQYes
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingNone
Microphone InputYes
Optical InputYes
Output Power100W
Party ModeYes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryNo
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight58.6 lbs / 26.6 kg
WifiNo

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