Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Sony ULT Tower 10 ranks #11 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $994.34; the Soundboks Mix ranks #36 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $799.
Why pick the Sony ULT Tower 10: A loud mains powered party tower with good sound and a wireless microphone included for karaoke. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundboks Mix lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Mix. The tradeoff: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers.
The Soundboks Mix is the battery-powered, lighter choice. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. Its battery is rated for 40 hours, while the Sony ULT Tower 10 needs an outlet. At 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Tower 10 at 63.9 lbs (29 kg). It is rated IP65, while the Sony ULT Tower 10 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 10 ($994.34) for a large party speaker; the Soundboks Mix ($799) suits a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 10 | Soundboks Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $994.34 | $799 |
| Ranked | #11 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes Included | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| IP Rating | None | IP65 |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC (additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 16.5” x 43.5” x 16.9” (418 x 1106 x 428 mm) | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6”x12.6” woofer, 2x 3.1” midrange, 2x 1.6” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 139W | 72W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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