Short answer: the Partybox 720 for most buyers, the Ultimate if budget genuinely isn’t a factor. The Ultimate ranks #3 of 13 large party speakers at $1,899.95; the 720 ranks #6 at $1,099.95, $800 less.
The 720 is described in our own notes as JBL’s biggest, best-sounding battery-powered PartyBox, though it needs some treble boost by default to sound neutral, on top of being very large and heavy like the rest of this class.
The Ultimate’s specific claim is the absolute deepest bass of any Bluetooth speaker on this site, without the caveat about needing a treble adjustment that the 720 carries.
Buy the 720 for nearly the top-tier experience at meaningfully less money. Buy the Ultimate if the deepest possible bass is specifically what you’re after.
Still deciding? The full Portable Bluetooth rankings cover every ranked option.
A very powerful battery party speaker, with very loud output, strong bass and two removable batteries.
A huge party speaker with deep, powerful bass and clear sound at extreme volume, plus Wi-Fi and karaoke inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 720 | JBL Partybox Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.95 | $1,899.95 |
| Ranked | #6 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (3 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs (31 kg) | 86 lbs (39 kg) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 16.4” x 37.1” x 16” (416 x 942 x 406 mm) | 17.9” x 41.3” x 17.3” (455 x 1049 x 440 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 9” woofer, 2x 1.25” dome tweeter | 2x 9” subwoofer, 2x 4.5” midrange, 2x 2.75” tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 800W | 1100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- GYMCADDY: JBL Partybox 720 Vs JBL Partybox Ultimate
- M1MTechChannel: Vorsicht LAUT ⚠️ | Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 / Ultimate
- M1MTechChannel: Welche JBL Partybox ist die BESTE ? Alle Partyboxen im Vergleich | 2026
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