We are pitting the brand new Sony ULT Tower 5 against the JBL PartyBox 130 and JBL PartyBox 120 to see which $450 party speaker is right for you. While both speakers feature Auracast, swappable batteries, and IPX4 ratings, they are actually built for two very different types of users. We break down JBL's consumer-friendly port panel (featuring an optical port and dual mic inputs) versus Sony's pro-focused XLR and RCA connections. Plus, stick around for a full sound test to hear how Sony's balanced sound and deep bass compare to JBL's sheer volume and bright sound signature.

The new Sony ULT Tower 5 is a massive upgrade over the Sony XV500. We test the sound quality, battery life, and bass performance to see if it delivers on its $450 price tag. With a new downward-firing exhaust port, exceptionally clean bass,a swappable battery, and Auracast capabilities, this speaker packs a serious punch when running on internal power. We also break down the updated port selection—featuring XLR and RCA connections—and why the removal of the optical port and secondary mic input might impact how you DJ or sing karaoke.

I have always been a very big fan of the Sony ULT Tower 9 and the Sony ULT Tower 10. These two speakers have great instrument seperation thanks to their mid range drivers and quad tweeters. However the Sony Tower 9 and Tower 10 are a little big… but now we have the Sony ULT Tower 7… and this is bassicly a mini tower 9 and tower 10, plus it has a built in battery. Now the tower 9 also has a built in battery, but if you’re trying to choose between the Tower 9 and the Tower 7, lets see which one is right for you cause these speakers are fairly different from one another.

If you are looking for the ultimate portable party speaker in 2026, the JBL PartyBox series is easily one of the most popular choices out there—and now we have the brand-new JBL PartyBox 330. However, Sony is bringing serious competition with the Sony ULT Tower 7. In today's video, we put the Sony ULT Tower 7 and the JBL PartyBox 330 head-to-head to see which speaker is right for you!

We break down the retail pricing ($650 vs $500 on sale), portability, and design differences—evaluating the 50 lb Sony ULT Tower 7 against the lighter 38 lb JBL PartyBox 330 with its built-in wheels, telescopic handle, and new top screen. We also test their IPX4 water resistance, 18-hour battery life, swappable battery convenience, DJ/mic/guitar connectivity (XLR, RCA, USB, and AI vocal karaoke features), Auracast vs. Party Connect ecosystems, and most importantly, how the dual woofers and mid-range clarity stack up in a real-world sound test.

Like I’ve been saying for a very long time now, I really like both the Sony ULT Tower 10 and the Sony ULT Tower 9. I think a lot of people have been sleeping on these speakers, but these are very good sounding speakers thanks to their mess of tweeters and mid range drivers that really give these speakers great instrument separation. But now, we have the all new Sony ULT Tower 7 which is like a Mini tower 9. And I think Sony did a lot of things right here… however there is still room for improvement. But regardless, I really like the Sony ULT Tower 7 so lets check it out and lets see if its right for you cause this is actually a really good speaker to consider for casual use and even professional use.

Like I mentioned in the full review, the JBL Partybox 130 is still one of the best portable box speakers that you can get. However, I do not like some of the changes, and I think the JBL partybox 120 is still perfectly fine in 2026. But if you’re looking for a super portable bluetooth speaker, then the partybox 130 is also a great option, however this speaker isn’t as portable or as durable as either the JBL Boombox 4 or the Sony ULT Field 7. And the 130 is actually a little more affordable than these other two speakers. So today we’re going to compare the JBL PartyBox 130 to the JBL Boombox 4 and lets see which one is right for you.

So just like the JBL PartyBox 330, the JBL PartyBox 130 is here much sooner than I expected. And just like the JBL PartyBox 330, there are some important upgrades on the JBL PartyBox 130… but there are some changes on the JBL PartyBox 130 that I don’t like. But regardless, the JBL Partybox 130 is still one of the best Mid sized box speakers that you can get and you can’t go wrong with this speaker. So lets see what the JBL Partybox 130 is all about and lets see if its worth upgrading if you already have the JBL Partybox 120 or the JBL Partybox 110.

Both the JBL PartyBox 330 and the JBL PartyBox 130 are here much sooner than I expected. And both the JBL PartyBox 330 and JBL PartyBox 130 have some important upgrades, but they also have some changes that I don’t like. But regardless, both the JBL PartyBox 330 and 130 are some of the best box speakers that you can go with in 2026. But you shouldn’t feel fomo about upgrading if you already have the 320 or the 120. But nonetheless, today we’re going to compare the JBL PartyBox 330 to the JBL PartyBox 130, and lets see which one is right for you.

Like I mentioned in the full review, the JBL Partybox 330 is still one of the best portable box speakers that you can get. However, I do not like some of the changes, and I think the JBL partybox 320 is still perfectly fine in 2026. But then there’s the JBL Partybox 520, which is a super up version on the JBL Partybox 320 and 330 and I think its the perfect size. It gives you a lot of sound, but not so much where you regret your decisions. So today we’re going to compare the JBL partybox 330 to the JBL Partybox 520 and lets see which one is right for you. Cause there are some important differences here.

So this is the JBL Partybox 330, and this speaker is here much sooner than I expected. Now the JBL Partybox 330 does have some meaningful upgrades… but it also has some changes that I don’t like so much. But regardless, the JBL Partybox 330 is still one of the best large box speakers that you can get and you can’t go wrong with this speaker. So lets see what the JBL Partybox 330 is all about and lets see if its worth upgrading if you already have the JBL Partybox 320 or the JBL Partybox 310.

So this is the Soundboks Mix, and jut like every other soundboks out there, the Mix is a super durable bluetooth speaker that also gets super loud for its size. Now, there are plenty of speakers out there that are very durable, portable and they get very louder for their size, but soundboks take it to a whole other level. So today we’re going to checkout the Soundboks Mix and we’re going to compare it to the Soundboks Go… what exactly is the difference here.

So this is the Soundboks Mix, and jut like every other soundboks out there, the Mix is a super durable bluetooth speaker that also gets super loud for its size. Now, there are plenty of speakers out there that are very durable, portable and they get very louder for their size, but soundboks take it to a whole other level. So today we’re going to checkout the Soundboks Mix and we’re going to compare it to both the JBL Boombox 4 and Sony ULT field 7, cause with both of these speakers, you’re also paying a premium for their durability and portability… but sound is on a whole other level.

So this is the Soundboks Mix, and jut like every other soundboks out there, the Mix is a super durable bluetooth speaker that also gets super loud for its size. Now, there are plenty of speakers out there that are very durable, portable and they get very louder for their size, but soundboks take it to a whole other level. So today we’re going to checkout the Soundboks Mix and we’re going to compare it to both the JBL partybox 120 and JBL partybox Encore 2 cause size wise, the mix sits right between these two speakers.

The JBL Partybox On The Go 2 is a strange speaker. Its super portable thanks to its shoulder strap and its great for kakroke right out of the box thanks to its included microphone and AI Vocal removal tool. However if you plan on doing karaoke with friends, and lets face it, karaoke is only fun with friends… then it can be hard to justify. So today we’re going to compare the JBL partybox On The Go 2 with both the JBL Partybox 120 And the Soundcore Rave 3S. Lets see which one is right for you.

The JBL Partybox On The Go 2 is a great karaoke machine cause this speaker comes included with a wireless microphone and it has an AI Vocal removal tool so you can remove the lyrics from any song that you’re listening to and it does all of this locally on the device. However, the Partybox On The Go 2 sites pretty weird in JBL’s Partybox Lineup… its very portable thanks to the included shoulder strap, but you still want to be mindful with it. So today we’re going to compare it with both the JBL Boombox 4 and the Sony ULT Field 7 which you can also use for karaoke. Lets see which one is right for you.

The JBL Partybox On The Go 2 is a great karaoke machine cause this speaker comes included with a wireless microphone and it has an AI Vocal removal tool so you can remove the lyrics from any song that you’re listening to and it does all of this locally on the device. However, the Partybox On The Go 2 sites pretty weird in JBL’s Partybox Lineup… And today we’re going to compare it to the JBL partybox Encore 2… these two speakers are very similar but very diffrent at the same time, so lets see which one is right for you.

So this is the JBL Partybox On The Go 2, and this is an amazing karaoke machine because thanks to AI, this speaker can remove the vocals from any song, locally on the device it self. Plus it also comes included with a wireless microphone. However, the JBL Partybox On the Go 2 sits pretty weird in JBL’s rapidly growing Partybox lineup. Its larger than the JBL partybox Encore 2, but its roughly the same size as the JBL partybox 120, but more portable. And the wiredest thing is, this is the only partybox with frontwards firing exuhst ports, which means it has a different sound signature from every other partybox out there. Nonetheless today we’re going to check out the JBL Partybox On The Go 2 and lets see if its right for you.

If you’re looking for a small and durable bluetooth speaker, then both the JBL Clip 5 and Bose Soundlink Micro 2 are perhaps the two most popular options… however these two speakers are very different from one another and one is simply superior over the other. So today we’re going to compare the JBL Clip 5 to the Bose Soundlink Micro 2, and lets see which one is right for you.

So this is the Bose Soundlink micro 2, Now I used to really like the Bose Soundlink Micro cause its rubber strap on the back was very helpful, it allowed you to easily attach this speaker to things, making it a great speaker to take on the go with you. And the Bose Soundlink micro 2 now has twice as much battery as the original. And we recently checkout the Bose Soundlink Plus, and I really liked how that speaker sounded… But sadly when it comes to the sound coming out of the Bose Soundlink Micro 2, I am not impressed. Nonetheless, today we’re going to checkout the Bose Soundlink micro 2 and lets see what its about.

So over the last few months, JBL has been very busy updating a lot of their speakers… but most recently they put out the JBL Grip which is a completely new line of speakers for them… but its actually very similar to the JBL Flip 5. But still I think the JBL Grip is very weird in JBL’s current speaker line up. Nonetheless, today we’re going to compare the JBL Grip to both the JBL Clip 5 and the JBL Go 4, is it even worth upgrading to the Grip?

So over the last few months, JBL has been very busy updating a lot of their speakers… but most recently they put out the JBL Grip which is a completely new line of speakers for them… but its actually very similar to the JBL Flip 5. But still I think the JBL Grip is very weird in JBL’s current speaker line up. Nonetheless today we’re going to compare the JBL Grip to both the JBL Flip 7 and JBL Charge 6 and lets see which one is right for you.

So over the last few months, JBL has released some very impressive products. The JBL Charge 6, JBL Flip 7, JBL Partybox 520, JBL Partybox 720 and JBL Boombox 4 are all impressive in their own rights… but then there’s the JBL Grip… I have no idea who this is for or who asked for this. So lets see what the JBL Grip is about.

So the JBL Boombox 4 is a very impressive speaker that gets super loud and it has a lot of bass for its size. However, the JBL Boombox 4 can be a little pricy, So today we’re going to compare the JBL Boombox 4 with its little bother, the JBL Xtreme 4, and the Sony ULT field 5. Lets see if its worth it for you to upgrade to the JBL Boombox 4, or if these smaller speakers will get the job done just right for you.

One of the biggest upgrades on the JBL Boombox 4 is that it gets impressively loud and it has a lot of bass for its size. Honestly, the max volume performance on the JBL Boombox 4 is up there with the max volume of either the JBL Partybox 120 and JBL Partybox Encore 2. But the bass is a different story. Nonetheless today we’re going to compare the JBL Boombox 4 to both the JBL Partybox 120 and JBL Partybox Encore 2 and lets see which one is right for you cause these speakers are very different from one another.

So for the last few years, the Sony ULT Field 7 has been a sleeper hit, this speaker has better instrument separation and better bass than the JBL Boombox 3, plus you can use it with a mic for karaoke and it even has a built in light feature, but we don't talk about that. But a lot of people just looked over it. But today we’re going to see how the JBL Boombox 4 compares to the Sony ULT field 7… Is JBL back on top? Or are you still sleeping on the Sony ULT field 7?

The JBL Boombox 4 has a lot of big changes to it, compared to its predecessors… some good and some not so good. But what is very impressive about the JBL Boombox 4 is its max volume performance and bass… its up there with the JBL PartyBox 120, which is very shocking. But today we’re going to checkout the JBL Boombox 4 and we’re going to compare it with both the JBL Boombox 3 and the JBL boombox 2, lets see if its worth upgrading.

So JBL Just put out two bangers of Partybox’s, first theres the JBL Partybox 520 which I feel is the perfect size. It gives you more then enough power where you never ask for more… but you never get overwhelmed and feel like you made a mistake. But then theres the JBL Partybox 720 which basically says, Oh you think the 520 is crazy, check this one out… Now the 720 can be a little over whelming… but its still as versatile as the Partybox 520. But today, we’re going to compare the JBL party box 720 something a little bigger, the Sony ULT Tower 10 which  might give you a little bit more bang for your buck.

So JBL Just put out two bangers of Partybox’s, first theres the JBL Partybox 520 which I feel is the perfect size. It gives you more then enough power where you never ask for more… but you never get overwhelmed and feel like you made a mistake. But then theres the JBL Partybox 720 which basically says, Oh you think the 520 is crazy, check this one out… Now the 720 can be a little over whelming… but its still as versatile as the Partybox 520. However, Sony also recently put out the ULT Tower 9, which is very similar to the Partybox 720, but it does have something the 720 is sorely missing, and thats Mid Range drivers.

So JBL Just put out two bangers of Partybox’s, first theres the JBL Partybox 520 which I feel is the perfect size. It gives you more then enough power where you never ask for more… but you never get overwhelmed and feel like you made a mistake. But then theres the JBL Partybox 720 which basically says, Oh you think the 520 is crazy, check this one out… Now the 720 can be a little over whelming… but its still as versatile as the Partybox 520. Now overall I like and enjoy the JBL Partybox 720… but I do wish that it had a few more features from the JBL Partybox Ultimate… So today we’re going to compare the JBL Partybox 720 to the Ultimate and let’s which one is right for you.