Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 5 for better sound quality, the Klipsch Gig XXL for the lower price. The Sony ULT Tower 5 ranks #5 of 51 party speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $348. The Klipsch Gig XXL ranks #23, rated 3.7/5, at $79.99, $268.01 cheaper.
The Sony ULT Tower 5 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. 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 8 for the Klipsch Gig XXL. It is rated IPX4, while the Klipsch Gig XXL has no water resistance. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Gig XXL lacks. Watch for: 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 Klipsch Gig XXL is the lighter pick. A cheap party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with a big woofer, mic and guitar inputs, and karaoke reverb. At 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Sony ULT Tower 5 at 28 lbs (12.7 kg). The catch: Bass is more warm than deep and can become muddy at high volume.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch Gig XXL if the price matters more than sound quality.
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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 cheap party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with a big woofer, mic and guitar inputs, and karaoke reverb.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 5 | Klipsch Gig XXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348.00 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #5 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | No |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| 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) | 21.7”H x 10.8”W x 11.4”D (551 x 275 x 290 mm) |
| Drivers | 3 drivers: 1x 9” woofer, 2x 2.4” tweeter | 8” (203mm) Cerametallic woofer + horn tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 300W | 80W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C charging) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A and USB-C) | Yes |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
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