Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 5. It ranks #5 of 54 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $448. The Tronsmart Halo 300 ranks #18, rated 3.9/5, at $349.99, $98.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Sony ULT Tower 5 is the better-sounding pick. A powerful party tower with deep bass, a removable long battery, and mic and XLR inputs for karaoke or DJ use. The tradeoff: It has a shorter 20-hour battery claim than the Sony ULT Tower 7’s 30 hours, no wheels, and only IPX4 splash resistance.
What the Tronsmart Halo 300 does well: A clean, clear sounding wheeled party speaker with good kick bass and mic, guitar and XLR inputs for karaoke or live use. The tradeoff: The W-King T12 reaches deeper with thicker bass.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $98.01 you would save on the Tronsmart Halo 300 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 5 | Tronsmart Halo 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $448.00 | $349.99 |
| Ranked | #5 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #18 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Dimensions | 14.1” x 21.1” x 11.1” (358 x 536 x 282 mm) | 29.6”H x 14.3”W x 16”D (753 x 364 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 3 drivers: 1x 9” woofer, 2x 2.4” tweeter | 2.2 channel 3-way: 2 woofers, 2 mid-tweeters, 2 tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 300W | 240W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C charging) | - |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A and USB-C) | - |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 30.9 lbs (14 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Sony ULT Tower 5: reviews by AudioTribe.
- Tronsmart Halo 300: reviews by Jagist and KULAS DIGITAL.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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