Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 5 for battery life, the dB Technologies B-Hype M for the bundled mic. The Sony’s claimed 20-hour battery beats the B-Hype M’s 4 hours, and its 9-inch woofer, 10-band EQ and RCA/XLR/USB-C inputs make it the more flexible party speaker. The B-Hype M is the pick if you want a wireless microphone system in the box plus wheels and three carry handles.
This pits Sony’s Tower 5, a compact consumer party speaker, against the dB Technologies B-Hype M, a performer-focused battery PA. The Tower 5 offers a 9-inch woofer with dual tweeters, a removable 20-hour battery, IPX4 splash resistance, 10-band EQ with ULT1/ULT2 modes, and RCA/XLR/USB-C inputs for DJ and karaoke use. The dB Technologies B-Hype M offers a wireless microphone system included in the box, wheels and three carry handles, and a 10-inch woofer, though its battery life is a short 4 hours.
Choose the Tower 5 for longer claimed battery life, big-room output and app EQ modes and a lower price: Its claimed 20h battery beats the dB Technologies B-Hype M’s 4h. Its ULT1/ULT2/EQ modes and compact footprint suit a living-room-to-backyard party speaker better than a performer-focused PA cabinet. At $450 it also costs less.
Choose the dB Technologies B-Hype M for a bundled wireless mic system at the lowest price here: Compare the full spec tables below for the battery, weight and input tradeoffs.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 5 at $348 for a party speaker, or the dB Technologies B-Hype M at $450 for a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
Water resistance is not close: the Sony ULT Tower 5 is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the dB Technologies B-Hype M at no water resistance.
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A powerful party tower with deep bass, a removable long battery, and mic and XLR inputs for karaoke or DJ use.
A portable 10 inch battery PA speaker that comes with a wireless mic, wheels, and a built in media player for presentations.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 5 | dB Technologies B-Hype M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348.00 | $450 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | No |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (manufacturer specified) | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Dimensions | 14.1” x 21.1” x 11.1” (358 x 536 x 282 mm) | 11.8” x 22.4” x 11.9” (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| Drivers | 3 drivers: 1x 9” woofer, 2x 2.4” tweeter | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 300W | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C charging) | No |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A and USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 62Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 62Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | - | XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), stereo RCA, 3.5mm stereo, USB/SD media, Bluetooth |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 36mm pole mount |
| Coverage | - | 90° H x 45° V |
| Maximum SPL | - | 123dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | Not specified |
| DSP | - | Bass and treble EQ; CH1/RF priority ducking |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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