These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox Club 120 ranks #6 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the Sony ULT Tower 9 ranks #10 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $898.
Different sizes. The Club 120 is a 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) party speaker with two 5.25 inch woofers. The ULT Tower 9 is a 65.3 lbs (29.6 kg) large party tower with a 12.6 inch woofer, midrange drivers and front and rear tweeters. Each is rated within its own class.
The ULT Tower 9 has weak spots at volume. Its bass drops off a lot at high volume, more than even the smaller PartyBox speakers. It does claim 25 hours of battery, supports LDAC, and has mic and guitar inputs and a 10-band EQ. It has no water rating.
The Club 120 is quite neutral with deeper bass than the PartyBox 100 and 110. It has a removable battery with a claimed 12 hours, IPX4 splash resistance, a handle and wheels, and mic and guitar inputs.
Buy the JBL Partybox Club 120 at $399.95 for a party speaker, or the Sony ULT Tower 9 at $898 for 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 9 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Club 120 | Sony ULT Tower 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $898.00 |
| Ranked | #6 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (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 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 4.7” midrange, 2x 2” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (10 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) | 65.3 lbs (29.6 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | 148W |
| 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) | 16.1” x 35.8” x 18” (410 x 910 x 456 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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