Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7. It ranks #1 of 51 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $548. The JBL Partybox Club 120 ranks #6, rated 4.5/5, at $349.95, $198.05 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Partybox Club 120 is the lighter option. A party speaker on wheels with quite neutral sound, a removable battery, and mic and guitar inputs. At 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Tower 7 at 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg). Watch for: High price, and JBL’s wired daisy chain only works with other JBL speakers.
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is the longer-running pick. A big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox Club 120. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Partybox Club 120 lacks. The tradeoff: The reviewer notes that Auracast pairing is not backward-compatible with Sony’s older Party Connect speakers, and the hard-plastic corners lack protective rubber bumpers.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $198.05 saving on the JBL Partybox Club 120 is not enough to make up the difference.
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A party speaker on wheels with quite neutral sound, a removable battery, and mic and guitar inputs.
A big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Club 120 | Sony ULT Tower 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $548.00 |
| Ranked | #6 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) |
| Aux Input | Yes | RCA input |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (lights off; manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB charging) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Stereo Pair) |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes (USB-A) |
| Weight | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 420W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.4”H x 11.4”W x 11.7”D (570 x 288.4 x 297 mm) | 13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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