Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7 on measured sound quality, the Rockville Rock Party 6 on price. The Sony ULT Tower 7 ranks #1 of 51 party speakers, rated 4.7/5, at $548. The Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #51, rated 2.0/5, at $73.43, $474.57 cheaper.
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. 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 6 for the Rockville Rock Party 6. It is rated IPX4, while the Rockville Rock Party 6 has no water resistance. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Rockville Rock Party 6 lacks. The catch: 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 Rockville Rock Party 6 is the lighter option. A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input. At 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Tower 7 at 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg).
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Rockville Rock Party 6 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 budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 7 | Rockville Rock Party 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $73.43 |
| Ranked | #1 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 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) | 6 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) | 9.8” x 9.5” x 22.8” (250 x 242 x 580 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter | 6.5” (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 50W RMS |
| 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) | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
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