JBL Partybox Stage 320 vs Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra

Last updated: September 26, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox Stage 320 ranks #3 of 40 party speakers by sound quality at $499.95; the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra ranks #11 of 76 boombox speakers by sound quality at $388.

JBL Partybox Stage 320 vs Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra

Different sizes. The Stage 320 is a 16.5 kg party speaker on wheels. The Sonic Boom Ultra is an 11 kg boombox. Each is rated within its own class.

The Sonic Boom Ultra was the loudest boombox in comparison tests and reaches audible bass near 30Hz on its Country preset. HDMI ARC lets it double as a TV soundbar. It gets noisy above about 80 to 90% volume, its custom EQ reduces bass, and it lacks Auracast and a removable battery.

The Stage 320 keeps more bass at high volume than the PartyBox 310, has wheels, a removable battery with a claimed 18 hours, mic and guitar inputs, Auracast and a light show. It can get a little sibilant at full blast.

Weather: the Yeahbox is IPX6 against the Stage 320’s IPX4.

Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320 at $499.95 for a party speaker, or the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra at $388 for a boombox speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox Stage 320 Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra
Price$499.95$388.00
Ranked#3 of 40 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#11 of 76 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesYes
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBCSBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Bluetooth Version5.46.0
Drivers2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters6x9in racetrack woofer (200W) + 2x 4.5in midrange (40W each) + 2x tweeters (20W each), true 3-way
EQYes (5 band)Yes (Country, Classic, and custom app EQ; custom settings don’t persist after the app closes)
Guitar InputYes-
IP RatingIPX4IPX6
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)-
Party ModeYes (Auracast)No (TWS stereo pairing of 2 units only, no Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)-
Power InputAC Power cordUSB-C (60W fast charging)
Removable BatteryYes-
StereoPartiallyYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)24.3 lbs (11 kg)
Amplifier Power240W320W RMS / 500W Peak
Digital Aux InputNoNo
LightsYesYes
WheelsYes-
Dimensions26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm)23.4” x 9.8” x 12.3” (595 x 248 x 313 mm)
StrapNoNo
Battery Capacity-45000mAh (Reviewer estimated)
Inputs-HDMI ARC (in/out, usable as a TV soundbar), AUX in/out, USB drive, microSD, optional wired mic
MicroSD Playback-Yes

How JBL Partybox Stage 320 compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox Stage 320: $499.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Partybox Stage 320 ranking card

Older models: the JBL Partybox 310 (rated 4.5/5) and the JBL Partybox 300 (rated 4.3/5).

Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Keeps more bass than the JBL Partybox 310 at high volume. Removable battery.

Cons: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast. Very large.

Amplifier Power240W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm)
Drivers2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters
EQYes (5 band)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)
WheelsYes

Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra: $388.00 Amazon eBay

Yeahbox Sonic Boom Ultra ranking card

Pros: By far the loudest boombox tested against it, hitting 106-107dB, roughly 3-5dB louder than the JBL Boombox 4, Zealot ZE41, Tribit Stormbox Blast 2, W-King X20, and Hopestar A90/A95. The massive 6x9in racetrack woofer reaches audible bass down to around 30Hz on the Country EQ preset, and a teardown confirmed genuinely robust internals: a thick vented voice coil and a dedicated crossover output per driver. HDMI ARC input/output lets it double as a TV soundbar, a feature none of its direct competitors offer.

Cons: The 500W peak-power rating doesn’t fully hold up: it gets noisy above roughly 80-90% volume, and the midrange isn’t fully refined, sometimes sitting a touch too forward. The custom EQ in the app noticeably reduces bass output compared to the factory presets and doesn’t persist after the speaker powers off. No Auracast, no removable battery, a plastic handle with some flex, and heavy at 11kg (24lb) for $388. Most of the sound-quality coverage comes from enthusiast listening-test comparisons rather than independent measurement.

Amplifier Power320W RMS / 500W Peak
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Capacity45000mAh (Reviewer estimated)
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Bluetooth Version6.0
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions23.4” x 9.8” x 12.3” (595 x 248 x 313 mm)
Drivers6x9in racetrack woofer (200W) + 2x 4.5in midrange (40W each) + 2x tweeters (20W each), true 3-way
EQYes (Country, Classic, and custom app EQ; custom settings don’t persist after the app closes)
IP RatingIPX6
InputsHDMI ARC (in/out, usable as a TV soundbar), AUX in/out, USB drive, microSD, optional wired mic
LightsYes
MicroSD PlaybackYes
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo (TWS stereo pairing of 2 units only, no Auracast)
Power InputUSB-C (60W fast charging)
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight24.3 lbs (11 kg)