The JBL PartyBox 710 is a large party speaker with a similar design to other speakers in JBL's PartyBox lineup. This mighty speaker comes with customizable RGB lights, mic and guitar inputs, and can get incredibly loud, making it suitable to use at large crowded parties. When placed vertically, and with its 'Bass Boost' feature set to 'Deep', its boomy sound profile can produce a thumpy and rumbling low-bass that can please fans of bass-heavy music like hip-hop or EDM. While it has a built-in handle and wheels to help transport it, it's still quite large and heavy and needs to remain connected to a power outlet to work, so it isn't very easy to transport.
Our Verdict
The JBL PartyBox 710 is good for music. When placed vertically and with 'Bass Boost' set to 'Deep', it has a boomy sound profile overall with quite an extended low-bass, so you can feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop, though this may overwhelm some users. Its balanced mid-range ensures vocals and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix, though they can also sound a bit dark at times. Fortunately, you can customize its sound profile thanks to the graphic EQ featured in its companion app. It can also get incredibly loud, making it great to use at large crowded parties.
- Gets loud.
- Graphic EQ.
- Can produce quite an extended low-bass.
- Compression present at max volume.
The JBL PartyBox 710 is alright for watching videos and movies, though it isn't necessarily designed for this use. When placed vertically and with 'Bass Boost' set to 'Deep', it can produce quite an extended low-bass, meaning you can feel the deep thump and rumble in action-packed movies and videos. That said, while its latency performance is decent with iOS devices, it has higher latency with Android devices, which can cause syncing issues between your 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 710 is unremarkable for podcasts. While you can use it to listen to podcasts, this large speaker is mainly designed for parties. Still, it has a fairly balanced mid-range that ensures voices and lead instruments sound clear and present in the mix, though higher-pitched voices and instruments can sound a bit dull and dark at times. That said, it's large, heavy, and isn't battery-powered, so you can't easily transport it from room to room, despite its built-in wheels. Its soundstage may also be perceived as a bit narrow and directional.
- Gets loud.
- Multi-device pairing.
- Not very portable.
- Compression present at max volume.
The JBL PartyBox 710 doesn't support voice assistants.
While you can use the JBL PartyBox 710 outdoors, it isn't designed for use when you're on-the-go, due to its large and heavy design. Also, since it isn't battery-powered, it needs to remain wired to a power source for it to work. That said, it can still be a great option for outdoor parties. It has an IPX4 rating for water resistance that certifies it to be able to withstand small splashes of water, so you don't have to worry about it getting a bit wet at your next pool party. It can produce a deep, thumpy, and rumbling low-bass that may please fans of bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop and can also get incredibly loud.
Changelog
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Updated Feb 20, 2026:
We've added a mention of the JBL PartyBox 720 in the Popular Speaker Comparisons section of this review.
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Updated Jan 28, 2026:
We added a reference to the Marshall Bromley 750 in the Battery box.
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Updated Jun 18, 2025:
The Wired section was updated to mention the Sony ULT TOWER 9AC.
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Updated May 30, 2025:
Based on user feedback, we've retested this speaker's SPL @ Max Volume result and updated the Dynamics test box to reflect this.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The JBL PartyBox 710 only comes in 'Black', you can see the label for the model we tested here.
If you come across any other variants of the JBL PartyBox 710, let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
The JBL PartyBox 710 is a large party speaker from JBL's PartyBox lineup. Like the JBL PartyBox 310, this speaker comes with a built-in handle and wheels, though the handle isn't telescopic, so you can't adjust its height. It can get incredibly loud and produce the thump and rumble in low bass that fans of bass-heavy music tend to enjoy. Like other party speakers we've tested, the PartyBox 710 also comes with customizable RGB lights and mic and guitar inputs, which may please musicians and karaoke fans. Unfortunately, its large, heavy, and wired design doesn't make it very easy to transport, but if the wired design is a dealbreaker for you, the JBL PartyBox 720 is functionally the same speaker but with a rechargeable battery.
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Choosing between the JBL PartyBox 710 and Sony ULT TOWER 9AC comes down to preferences for most people because they're similarly large and hefty. If you want a balanced sound with less compression in the bass and better directivity, the JBL slightly wins out. It's also IPX4-rated, while the Sony's control panel is apparently splashproof-only. Connectivity is fairly similar: mic and guitar inputs, wired via an AUX cable, Bluetooth, and each supports stereo and party modes with compatible speakers. The Sony offers the LDAC Bluetooth codec, which is a step above the JBL, and an Optical port for TVs. Still, it may come down to something as simple as which one has a bassier tuning (the Sony) or which one's app interface you prefer.
The JBL PartyBox 710 is a better speaker for most uses than the JBL PartyBox 1000. These are large wired-only party speakers with many of the same features and functions, but there are a few key differences. First, the 710 can playback stereo content, and it comes with a companion app and a graphic EQ for easier sound customization. However, only the 1000 has a DJ pad on hand, which some users may prefer.
The JBL PartyBox 710 and the Sony SRS-XP700 have different strengths. The JBL can get louder and has a better-balanced sound profile that can produce a more extended low bass, meaning you can feel the deep thump and rumble in bass-heavy music. While it comes with wheels to help transport it, it needs to remain plugged into an outlet to work. That said, the Sony is smaller, lighter, and battery-powered, making it more portable than the JBL.
The JBL PartyBox 710 is a better speaker for music than the Bose S1 Pro+. The JBL is a much larger speaker, and it can reproduce a more extended low-bass to bring more thump and rumble to the mix. The more portable Bose may be more suitable for some users. The Bose is geared towards musicians, too, so while both speakers have microphone and guitar inputs, the Bose offers more customization features to make the most of these devices.
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