| Name | JBL PartyBox Ultimate | Sony ULT Tower 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Party | Party |
| MSRP | $1699.95 | $1199.99 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 4.5″ | 1× 320 mm, 2× 80 mm (mid-range) |
| Tweeters: | 2× 2.75″ | 4× 40 mm (2 front, 2 back) |
| Subwoofers: | 2× 9″ | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 1100 W | Not specified |
| Frequency range | 30.0 Hz - 20 kHz | Not specified |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ Auracast | ✔ (Party Connect) |
| Other (special) audio features? | Multiroom, 3D Dolby Atmos (virtual), karaoke | Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 6 | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | 1× TRS (mic), 1× TRS (guitar/mic) | 1× TRS (guitar/mic) |
| USB-A playback? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | Optical in |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery life | N/A | N/A |
| Charge time | N/A | N/A |
| Battery capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Swappable battery? | N/A | N/A |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A | Yes; 1× USB-A 7.5W |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | 'Bass Boost' | Bass boost |
| Sound effect buttons? | ✔ via Partypad | Echo, Key control |
| Other (special) buttons? | Partypad, mic control & EQ | Guitar/mic vol. knob |
| App? | JBL One app | Sony Music Center |
| Voice assistant? | Indirect control | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 2× ring + 3× strips | 2× ring (top, bottom) |
| Strobe LEDS? | 22× white LED | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 105.0×45.5×40.0 | 110.6×41.8×42.8 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 41.3×17.9×17.3 | 43.6×16.5×16.9 |
| Weight (kg): | 39.5 | 29.0 |
| Weight (lbs): | 87.1 | 63.93 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | None |
| Transportation method? | Wheels, 1 handle | Wheels, handles |
| Color options: | 1 color: Black | 1 color: Black |
| Other features? | - | Mic holders |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | Power cable | AC power cable, Optical cable |
| Accessories? | - | Wireless microphone |
| More info | ||
| Model number | JBLPARTYBOXULT | YY7857E, SRS-ULT1000 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide, Owner's Manual | Help Guide |
| Official site link: | JBL.com | Sony.com |
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