These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sony ULT Tower 7 ranks #1 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $648; the JBL Partybox 1000 ranks #4 of 13 large party speakers by sound quality at $1,099.95.
Different sizes. The ULT Tower 7 is a 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) party speaker with a battery. The PartyBox 1000 is a 75 lbs (34 kg) large party speaker with no battery. Each is rated within its own class.
The PartyBox 1000 is about sheer scale, with 1100W, a 12 inch down-firing woofer, a compression horn tweeter and a waterfall light show. It has no battery and no app.
The ULT Tower 7 claims 30 hours with the lights off, spreads sound in 360 degrees, and has balanced XLR, RCA and mic inputs, LDAC and a 10-band EQ. It is IPX4.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 at $648 if you want a party speaker. Buy the JBL Partybox 1000 at $1,099.95 if you want a large party speaker instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Sony ULT Tower 7 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the JBL Partybox 1000 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 7 | JBL Partybox 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $648.00 | $1,099.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | No |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (lights off; manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm) | 15.6” x 41.3” x 15.4” (397 x 1050 x 390 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter | 1x 12” down-firing woofer, 2x 7” midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 1100W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Weight | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
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