Short answer: the dB Technologies B-Hype M for battery power and a bundled mic, the Sony ULT Tower Max for 360-degree output. The B-Hype M includes a wireless microphone system and runs on battery, though only for a short 4 hours, and it costs less at $450. The AC-only Tower Max counters with nine drivers including three 11-inch woofers, Sound Field Optimization and 360-degree sound, but it needs mains power.
This pits Sony’s Tower Max, a 360-degree consumer party speaker, against the dB Technologies B-Hype M, a performer-focused battery PA. The Tower Max offers nine drivers including three 11-inch woofers, 360-degree sound, 10-band EQ with Sound Field Optimization, wheels, and RCA/XLR/USB-C/mic I/O, though it is AC-only with no battery at all. 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 Max for immersive 360-degree party sound: 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: It also runs on battery power at all, where the Tower Max is AC-only. At $450 it also costs less.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower Max ($1,198) for a large party speaker; the dB Technologies B-Hype M ($450) suits a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
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A very loud party speaker, with three big woofers for huge bass at large events.
A portable 10 inch battery PA speaker that comes with a wireless mic, wheels, and a built in media player for presentations.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower Max | dB Technologies B-Hype M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,198.00 | $450 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Large 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 | No Battery | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 21” x 41.8” x 18.6” (534 x 1062 x 472 mm) | 11.8” x 22.4” x 11.9” (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| Drivers | 9 drivers: 3x 11” woofer (2 front, 1 rear), 2x 4.7” midrange, 2x 1” tweeter, 2x 1.6” rear tweeter | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat / Live) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| IP Rating | Splashproof top surface | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (6.3mm) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,150W (manufacturer specified) | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Chain) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | No |
| Power Input | AC 120-240V, 50/60Hz | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 124.1 lbs (56.3 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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