Sony ULT Tower 10 vs JBL PartyBox Ultimate

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