Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7 for battery life and 360-degree sound, the dB Technologies B-Hype M for a bundled mic on a budget. The Tower 7’s claimed 30-hour battery beats the B-Hype M’s 4 hours, and its seven drivers, 10-band EQ and full RCA/XLR/USB-C/mic section make it the more flexible party speaker. The B-Hype M is the cheaper pick at $450 if you want a wireless microphone system in the box plus wheels and three carry handles.
This pits Sony’s Tower 7, a 360-degree consumer party speaker, against the dB Technologies B-Hype M, a performer-focused battery PA. The Tower 7 offers seven drivers for 360-degree sound, a claimed 30-hour battery, wheels, IPX4 splash resistance, 10-band EQ and a full RCA/XLR/USB-C/mic input section. 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 7 for longer claimed battery life and immersive 360-degree party sound: Its claimed 30h battery beats the dB Technologies B-Hype M’s 4h. Its 360-degree drivers and ULT1/ULT2/EQ modes suit a living-room-to-backyard party speaker better than a performer-focused PA cabinet.
Choose the dB Technologies B-Hype M for a bundled wireless mic system at the lowest price here: At $450 it also costs less.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 at $548 for a party speaker, or the dB Technologies B-Hype M at $450 for a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Sony ULT Tower 7 at IPX4 (splashing) against the dB Technologies B-Hype M, which has no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 7 | dB Technologies B-Hype M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $450 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 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 | 30 hours (lights off; 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 | 13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm) | 11.8” x 22.4” x 11.9” (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear 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 | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | No |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | 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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