The JBL Partybox Ultimate ranks #2 out of 13 total Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: JBL

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JBL Partybox Ultimate - ranked #2 of 13 Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 4.7/5

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Newer model: the JBL Partybox Ultimate 2, ranked lower, estimated 4.7/5.

Smaller models: the JBL Partybox Stage 320 (rated 4.6/5) and the JBL Partybox Club 120 (rated 4.5/5).

Pros: A true large-venue party speaker: its 1,100W system, dual 9-inch woofers and six-driver array produce exceptionally deep, authoritative bass and very high clean output. Independent reviews praise its unusually clear, articulate sound at extreme levels. Wi-Fi streaming, app EQ, inputs for two mics/guitar, USB playback, Auracast, a polished light show and wheels make it unusually complete for karaoke and DJ-style use.

Cons: At 39kg and more than a metre tall, this is not casually portable despite the wheels. It needs AC power, has no battery and only IPX4 splash resistance. Reviews also note that its bass-heavy presentation can obscure fine detail and overwhelm a small room; its size and cost only make sense for very large spaces or frequent events. JBL’s wired daisy chain only works with other JBL speakers.

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Related speakers: JBL Partybox Ultimate 2.

How it compares: Just above it: Sony ULT Tower Max - $2 cheaper. Just below it: JBL Partybox 1000 - $400 cheaper.

Amplifier Power	1100W
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built-in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	17.9” x 41.3” x 17.3” (455 x 1049 x 440 mm)
Drivers	2x 9” subwoofer, 2x 4.5” midrange, 2x 2.75” tweeter
EQ	Yes (3 band)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IPX4
Lights	Yes
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
Strap	No
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	86 lbs (39 kg)
Wheels	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes

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