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 for easy carrying. 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 more control over your speaker's sound profile, there's a graphic EQ in its companion app to adjust it. 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 'Deep', it has a somewhat warm sound profile overall, suitable for EDM and dance tracks. That said, it lacks some rumble in the low bass, though this is expected from the speaker's smaller size. And while the speaker's directivity isn't as narrow as other PA-style speakers, vocals and instruments will sound muffled if you sit behind or directly beside the speaker.
Gets loud enough to fill a large room.
- Mic and guitar inputs.
Narrow design won't offer much stereo panning.
Lacking low-bass rumble.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is alright for videos and movies. 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, you'll miss out on the low-end rumble of explosions, and the speaker's narrow design means basic stereo panning won't sound very wide. 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 enough to fill a large room.
Narrow design won't offer much stereo panning.
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. That said, with 'Bass Boost' set to 'Deep', it has a relatively subdued treble, so speech might sound a little closed off. You can also turn the 'Bass Boost' feature off when you want to tone down the bass in your audio.
Gets loud enough to fill a large room.
- Can be paired to two devices at once.
Dialogue can sound closed-off.
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 protection against small splashes of water. It also has long-lasting battery life, is suitable for long listening sessions, and can get incredibly loud.
Gets loud enough to fill a large room.
- IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- Mic and guitar inputs.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 28, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0.1. This includes the Test Bench 1.0 updates to all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness, as well as the revised Low-Frequency Extension calculation and related DRC updates introduced in Test Bench 1.0.1. There have also been text changes throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, where applicable, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our Test Bench 1.0 changelog and Test Bench 1.0.1 changelog.
- Updated Aug 11, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0, which includes new results for all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our 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.
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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 comments, and we'll update our review.
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The JBL PartyBox 110 is a large, portable party speaker with a design similar to other speakers in 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 and mic and guitar inputs for connecting an external microphone and guitar. 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 lets you access its graphic EQ and additional 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 their tuning differs. The Boombox 3 has a flat, slightly bright tuning, while the PartyBox 110 leans warm and bassy. If you're looking to host a party or event, the PartyBox 110 has inputs for a mic or guitar.
The JBL PartyBox 110 and the JBL PartyBox Club 120 are similarly sized party speakers with RGB light shows, but you should probably buy the Club 120. That's mainly because the Club 120 has a bassier sound that's much better for getting a party started. However, the devices are pretty evenly matched in almost every regard, as both are well-built, have IPX4 ratings against splash damage, and are similarly loud. The PartyBox 110 even 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.
You may prefer either the Sony SRS-XP700 or the JBL PartyBox 110, depending on what you value. Both have a warm tuning and an IPX4 rating for water exposure. They also have similar battery life, with the Sony clocking in ahead at 16.9 hours to the JBL's 14.7. You also get similar inputs and controls with both, including guitar and microphone inputs. The JBL is a little smaller and more portable, but the best option is likely the one you can find for cheaper.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is a better speaker than the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go. The PartyBox 110 can get much louder at max volume. It's compatible with the JBL PartyBox app and has a longer-lasting 14.7-hour battery life, though battery performance can vary depending on your usage. That said, the On-The-Go is smaller and lighter, though its 4.5-hour battery life is quite short.
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