The JBL PartyBox 110 is a big party speaker with customizable RGB lights and a similar design to its predecessor, the JBL PartyBox 100. This portable speaker is battery-powered and comes with two built-in handles to help with carrying it. With its 'Bass Boost' feature set to '1', it has a somewhat boomy sound profile, with a balanced mid-range that ensures vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix. If you like having more control over your speaker's sound profile, there's a graphic EQ in its companion app to adjust its sound. It can also get loud enough to fill a large crowded room and has a long-lasting battery life making it suitable for long listening sessions.
Our Verdict
The JBL PartyBox 110 is satisfactory for music. This party speaker can get loud enough to fill a large crowded room. With its 'Bass Boost' feature set to '1', it has a somewhat boomy sound profile overall, with a balanced mid-range, so vocals and lead instruments are clearly reproduced in the mix. That said, it lacks some rumble in the low bass. There's also compression present at max volume, so your audio doesn't sound as clean at louder volumes.
- Gets loud.
- Mic and guitar inputs.
- Compression present at max volume.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is alright for videos and movies. With 'Bass Boost' set to '1', it has a somewhat boomy sound profile, meaning you can hear the punch in action-packed scenes, and it can also get pretty loud. That said, there's some compression present at max volume, so your audio doesn't sound as clean at louder volumes. It also has somewhat high Bluetooth latency with iOS and Android devices, which can cause syncing issues between audio and visuals. However, some apps compensate for latency differently, and your experience may differ.
- Gets loud.
- Compression present at max volume.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is satisfactory for podcasts. It can be paired to two devices at once, which is handy for switching between audio sources. It can also get pretty loud, though there's some compression at max volume that can affect the clarity of your audio during louder listening sessions. That said, with 'Bass Boost' set to '1', it has a balanced mid-range, so voices and dialogue sound clear and present in the mix. You can also turn the 'Bass Boost' feature off when you want to tone down the bass in your audio.
- Gets loud.
- Can be paired to two devices at once.
- Compression present at max volume.
- Narrow soundstage.
The JBL PartyBox 110 doesn't support voice assistants.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is decent for outdoor use. When the flaps protecting its inputs are tightly sealed, this well-built speaker is rated IPX4 for water resistance, which certifies it to be protected against small splashes of water. It also has an incredible, long-lasting battery life, suitable for long listening sessions. With its 'Bass Boost' feature set to '1', it has a somewhat boomy sound profile and can get incredibly loud, making it suitable to use at parties. That said, there's some compression present at max volume, so your audio doesn't sound as clean at louder volumes.
- Gets loud.
- IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- Mic and guitar inputs.
- Compression present at max volume.
- Large and heavy.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 26, 2024: We've added a comparison between this speaker and the Sony ULT FIELD 7 in Portability.
- Updated Jul 15, 2024: We've added a comparison between this speaker and the Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 in Portability.
- Updated Jun 07, 2024: We've added a comparison between this speaker and the JBL PartyBox Club 120Battery.
- Updated Feb 02, 2024: Added market comparison with the Klipsch GIG XXL in the Build Quality box.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The JBL PartyBox 110 comes in one color variant: Black. You can see the label for the model we tested here.
If you come across other variants of the JBL PartyBox 110, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The JBL PartyBox 110 is a large portable party speaker with a similar design to other speakers from JBL's PartyBox lineup and is the next generation of the JBL PartyBox 100. Like other PartyBox speakers we've tested, it comes with customizable RGB lights, as well as mic and guitar inputs that you can use to connect an external microphone and guitar to the speaker. It can get remarkably loud, though there's some compression present at max volume that can affect the clarity of your audio at louder volumes. Unlike its predecessor, the PartyBox 110 is rated IPX4 for water resistance when it's placed vertically, and the flaps protecting its inputs are sealed, meaning it can withstand small splashes of water. It's even compatible with the JBL PartyBox app, which you can use to access its graphic EQ, and extra DJ and light show effects.
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While the JBL Boombox 3 is on the larger side for a portable speaker, the JBL PartyBox 110, as its name suggests, is better suited for parties. It's a fair bit heavier and bulkier than the Boombox 3, so you won't be hauling it around on weekend trips. The Boombox 3 is also better built and has a much longer battery life, reinforcing its superiority as a portable option. They reach similar max volumes, but the PartyBox 110 has a customizable RGB light show. Its default sound profile is also capable of reproducing basslines well, thanks to its prominent high-bass. That said, neither speaker can output much in the way of deep, rumbly low bass.
There's not too much to split the JBL PartyBox 110 and the JBL PartyBox Club 120. They're both similarly sized party speakers with RGB lightshows and bass-heavy sound profiles. They're pretty evenly matched in almost every regard, as both are well-built with IPX4 ratings against splash damage and get similarly loud. However, the PartyBox 110 has a longer continuous battery life. That said, the PartyBox Club 120 features a swappable battery pack design, so you can replace an empty battery immediately without waiting for it to recharge.
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the JBL PartyBox 110 or the JBL Boombox 2. The PartyBox 110 is a large party speaker with customizable RGB lights, mic and guitar inputs, DJ effects, and karaoke settings. It can also produce a more extended low-bass than the Boombox 2. However, the Boombox 2 is smaller and lighter, making it more portable. It's better-built, and has an incredible battery life, lasting almost 24 hours from a single charge in our tests, though this can vary depending on your usage. It can also be paired to multiple other PartyBoost-compatible JBL speakers.
You may prefer either the Sony SRS-XP700 or the JBL PartyBox 110, depending on your listening habits. With its 'Bass Boost' feature set to '1', the JBL has a better-balanced sound profile that can produce a more extended low-bass than the Sony. It's also smaller and lighter, making it more portable. That said, the Sony is compatible with Sony's Fiestable app, which you can use to access and control extra party features of this speaker.
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