Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Partybox Club 120 ranks #6 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the Sony ULT Tower 10 ranks #11 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $994.34.
Different sizes. The Club 120 is a 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) party speaker with a battery. The ULT Tower 10 is a 63.9 lbs (29 kg) large party tower with no battery at all. Each is rated within its own class.
The ULT Tower 10 is loud but loses bass. It is louder than the PartyBox Ultimate and includes a wireless microphone, but its bass drops off a lot at high volume. It has no water rating.
The Club 120 is quite neutral with deeper bass than the PartyBox 100 and 110, runs a claimed 12 hours on a removable battery, and is IPX4 with a handle and wheels.
Buy the JBL Partybox Club 120 ($399.95) for a party speaker; the Sony ULT Tower 10 ($994.34) suits a large party speaker instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox Club 120 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Sony ULT Tower 10 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Club 120 | Sony ULT Tower 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $994.34 |
| Ranked | #6 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 3.1” midrange, 2x 1.6” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (7 band) |
| 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 (Auracast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| 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 | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 139W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.4”W x 11.7”D (570 x 288.4 x 297 mm) | 16.5” x 43.5” x 16.9” (418 x 1106 x 428 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes Included |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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