Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7 on measured sound quality, the Klipsch Gig XXL on price. The Sony ULT Tower 7 ranks #1 of 51 party speakers, rated 4.7/5, at $548. The Klipsch Gig XXL ranks #23, rated 3.7/5, at $79.99, $468.01 cheaper.
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments. It is rated for 30 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. The tradeoff: The reviewer notes that Auracast pairing is not backward-compatible with Sony’s older Party Connect speakers, and the hard-plastic corners lack protective rubber bumpers.
The Klipsch Gig XXL is the lighter option. 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 much less than the Sony ULT Tower 7 at 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg). The tradeoff: Bass is more warm than deep and can become muddy at high volume.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 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 big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments.
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 7 | Klipsch Gig XXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #1 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 | 30 hours (lights off; 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 | 13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm) | 21.7”H x 10.8”W x 11.4”D (551 x 275 x 290 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear 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 | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 80W RMS |
| 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 | No |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Weight | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
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