Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 5 if sound quality matters most, the JBL Partybox 110 if price matters most. The Sony ULT Tower 5 ranks #5 of 51 party speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $348. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9, rated 4.4/5, at $194.97, $153.03 cheaper.
The Sony ULT Tower 5 is the longer-running option. A powerful party tower with deep bass, a removable long battery, and mic and XLR inputs for karaoke or DJ use. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Partybox 110. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Partybox 110 lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Partybox 110 cannot. The catch: It has a shorter 20-hour battery claim than the Sony ULT Tower 7’s 30 hours, no wheels, and only IPX4 splash resistance.
The case for the JBL Partybox 110: A party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties. The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 100.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 5 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the JBL Partybox 110 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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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 party speaker with very neutral sound and solid bass, a great pick for backyard parties.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 5 | JBL Partybox 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348.00 | $194.97 |
| Ranked | #5 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | Yes |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| 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) | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 3 drivers: 1x 9” woofer, 2x 2.4” tweeter | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | Yes (3 band) |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 300W | 160W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C charging) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A and USB-C) | Yes |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 41Hz |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
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