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.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
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.
See also our recommendations for the best speakers for parties, the best Bluetooth speakers for bass, and the loudest Bluetooth speakers.
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.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is a better speaker than the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go. The PartyBox 110 has a better-balanced sound profile that can produce a more extended low-bass, and it can get a bit louder with less compression present 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, making it more portable.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is a better speaker than the Klipsch GIG XXL. The JBL is a more premium speaker with a better build quality and an IP rating for water resistance. Its battery life is longer-lasting, and it can reproduce more low bass. Plus, it has a companion app with a graphic EQ, unlike the Klipsch.
Test Results
The JBL PartyBox 110 is a big party speaker that you can place horizontally or vertically, and you can also mount it on a tripod pole. It comes with four customizable RGB light rings surrounding its drivers that can sync to the beat of your audio, as well as two white strobe lights on its sides. There's also a groove atop the speaker, which you can use to place a phone or tablet.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is reasonably portable. It's battery-powered, so you don't have to keep it connected to a power outlet for it to work, and it has two handles to help with carrying it. However, it's large and heavy, so it isn't easy to carry around with you. For a more portable party speaker, check out the much smaller JBL PartyBox Encore Essential. Sony ULT FIELD 7 or the Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2.
The JBL PartyBox 110 is decently built. It feels solid, is mostly made of plastic, and there's a metal grille protecting its drivers. Overall, its materials feel more premium than that of more budget-centric party speakers like the Klipsch GIG XXL. There are rubber feet on its sides and on its bottom to place it either horizontally or vertically. It also comes with two rubberized slip-proof handles to help with carrying and two thick rubber flaps to protect its inputs. When placed vertically and when these flaps are tightly sealed, this speaker is rated IPX4 for water resistance, certifying it to be protected from small water splashes. There's a cover underneath it for its mounting hole so you can mount it to a tripod stand, which you can purchase from the manufacturer.
The JBL PartyBox 110 has rubberized controls that are easy to use. There's a button on each dial atop the speaker that you can use to turn the lights on/off and to play/pause your audio. You can double-press the play button to skip your track and triple-press it to backtrack. You can also switch between the different RGB light effects by turning the dial and pressing the button atop it for two seconds to enable and disable strobe lights. The RGB lights at the front also display its volume level as you adjust the volume.
There's a Bluetooth pairing button, a power button, and a Bass Boost button to bump up the bass in your audio, which has three different settings: Off, Level 1, and Level 2. There's a small LED bar underneath the power button to indicate its remaining battery level. You also can use the TWS button on the rear of the JBL PartyBox 110 to connect the PartyBox to another compatible speaker when you want to create a stereo pair. Also, there are Mic and Guitar inputs, each with volume and gain knobs.
The JBL PartyBox 110's frequency response accuracy is decent. It has a somewhat boomy sound profile that can please fans of bass-heavy music like hip-hop and EDM. The rest of its sound profile is fairly balanced, making it suitable for listening to a wide range of audio content, and you can tweak its sound to your liking using the graphic EQ in its companion app. It lacks some low-bass, so you can't feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. If you're looking for a PartyBox speaker that can produce a more extended low-bass, consider the JBL PartyBox 710. That said, if you're looking for a smaller and more portable PartyBox speaker that can produce a low-bass that's as deep and thumpy, check out the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential.
Note: We performed our sound tests with the JBL PartyBox 110's 'Bass Boost' feature set to '1'. We also placed the speaker vertically since it doesn't adjust the left and right channels when placed horizontally, causing the channel separation to be heard as coming from the top and bottom instead of from the left and right.
The JBL PartyBox 110 has a decent soundstage performance, though it may be perceived as narrow and directional-sounding. When placed vertically, you can clearly distinguish between this stereo speaker's left and right channels. However, it doesn't adjust these channels when placed horizontally, so the channel separation can be heard coming from the top and bottom instead of from the left and right.
The JBL PartyBox 110 has a good dynamics performance. It can get pretty loud, making it suitable to use at parties. Its volume also increases by around 2dB when connected to a power source. That said, there's some compression present at max volume that can affect the clarity of your audio during louder listening sessions.
Note: The test results above represent the JBL PartyBox 110's dynamics while operating on battery power since we expect most users to use the PartyBox 110 wirelessly.
The JBL PartyBox 110's battery performance is superb. In our tests, with its lights turned off, it lasted up to almost 15 hours on a single charge, making it suitable for long listening sessions. With its lights turned on and set to its default mode, it lasts up to 12 hours. The PartyBox 110 also enters standby mode once it's been left inactive for 20 minutes. However, it lacks a swappable battery pack design like the JBL PartyBox Club 120.
Like the JBL PartyBox 310, the PartyBox 110 is compatible with the JBL PartyBox app. You can use it to access its DJ effects, and also to control and customize its RGB lights. You can see a video sample of its light effects here.
There's a graphic EQ to tweak the JBL PartyBox 110's sound profile to your liking. You can use the app to turn its stereo pair mode on and off. You can also use the app to access karaoke settings that allow you to adjust the bass, treble, and echo on an external microphone connected to the speaker.
The JBL PartyBox 110 features an AUX input which you can use to wire your devices to the speaker, as well as an AUX output. There are separate mic and guitar inputs, each with volume and gain knobs, which may please musicians and karaoke-lovers. However, it doesn't support USB Audio since you can't use its USB port to wire devices like your laptop to the speaker. That said, you can still use the port to playback your audio from a USB stick, though the manufacturer says it only supports .mp3, .wma, and .wav files. You can even use it to charge other devices like your phone.
The JBL PartyBox 110 has good Bluetooth connectivity. It can be paired to up to two devices at once, which is handy if you ever need to quickly switch between audio sources. It also has excellent range, so your paired device remains connected to the speaker, even when it isn't close to it. Unfortunately, the JBL PartyBox 110 has somewhat high latency with iOS and Android devices, which can cause syncing issues between audio and visuals, so it isn't suitable for watching videos and movies over this connection. That said, some apps compensate for latency differently, so your experience may differ.