Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7 if sound quality matters most, the JBL Partybox 110 if price matters most. The Sony ULT Tower 7 ranks #1 of 51 party speakers, rated 4.7/5, at $548. The JBL Partybox 110 ranks #9, rated 4.4/5, at $194.97, $353.03 cheaper.
The ULT Tower 7 is a bigger, 360-degree party speaker. Seven drivers on 420W play in stereo all around the room, its battery is rated for 30 hours with the lights off, and it has wheels and four handles to move its 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg). It has unusually complete inputs: RCA, balanced XLR, mic, USB-C and USB-A, plus LDAC and a 10-band EQ. Its Auracast linking does not work with older Sony Party Connect speakers.
The PartyBox 110 is the more compact JBL. Two 5.25-inch woofers and two tweeters give it very neutral sound, slightly better than the PartyBox 100, with bass reaching 41Hz before falling 10dB. At 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) it weighs less than half as much, and it has a mic input with echo. Raise the treble one step in the app for a more neutral balance. Its battery is rated for 12 hours.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the JBL Partybox 110 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments.
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 7 | JBL Partybox 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $194.97 |
| Ranked | #1 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 | 30 hours (lights off; 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 | 13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm) | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear 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 | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 160W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Weight | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 41Hz |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
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