Short answer: the JBL Partybox Club 120. It ranks #6 of 51 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $399.95; the Klipsch New York ranks #26, rated 3.6/5, and costs $729.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Klipsch New York does well: A heavy wheeled party speaker with dual 8 inch woofers, a horn tweeter, big light shows, and mic and guitar inputs. The catch: Weighs 25.4 kg (56 lbs), making vehicle loading and stair navigation demanding despite the wheels.
The JBL Partybox Club 120 is the better-sounding, 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 Klipsch New York at 56 lbs (25.4 kg). The tradeoff: High price, and JBL’s wired daisy chain only works with other JBL speakers.
Buy the JBL Partybox Club 120. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch New York and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A heavy wheeled party speaker with dual 8 inch woofers, a horn tweeter, big light shows, and mic and guitar inputs.
A party speaker on wheels with quite neutral sound, a removable battery, and mic and guitar inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch New York | JBL Partybox Club 120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $729.99 each | $399.95 |
| Ranked | #26 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| App | Yes (Klipsch Connect Plus) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 29.5” x 14.5” x 15” (750 x 368 x 380 mm) | 22.4”H x 11.4”W x 11.7”D (570 x 288.4 x 297 mm) |
| Drivers | Horn-loaded compression tweeter, 2x 8” woofers | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (5 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 3.5mm Aux, 1/4” Mic, 1/4” Guitar | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes | Yes (Auracast) |
| Weight | 56 lbs (25.4 kg) | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Stereo | - | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 160W |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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