Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330. The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom has a strong driver array, 2x 4.5-inch woofers, 2x 1-inch tweeters and 2x passive radiators, but it is very expensive for what it does and sounds a bit dull and muddy. The 330 has a convenient handle and wheels, though its sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $291.96 saving on the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is not enough to make up the difference.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Partybox 330 is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom at no water resistance.
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A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar.
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 330 | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $337.99 |
| Ranked | #2 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 | 18 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 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 2x 5.66” woofers, 2x 0.98” tweeters, passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Inputs | Optical | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | 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 | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 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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