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JBL Partybox 110 Review

November 16, 2023

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Mixed Reviews

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Top experts lauded the JBL PartyBox 110, recommending it for parties, music, and the outdoors. They were delighted by its loud output, RGB lights, and guitar/ mic inputs. Testers also loved its balanced sound profile. However, they criticized its directional soundstage and so-so Bluetooth latency.

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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Overview

The JBL PartyBox 110 is a premium Bluetooth party speaker released in 2021, promising amazing sound levels and deep bass for outdoor parties. Rated IPX4 to withstand minor splashes, this speaker is similar to the most popular speakers on the market today. It boasts RGB lighting, changing the mood at any party. It has a good 165.7-foot Bluetooth range, supports dual-device pairing, and boasts mic and guitar inputs. Learn more about the JBL PartyBox 110 below and see how it measures up against the best-rated Bluetooth speakers today.

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our Verdict

Analysts hailed the JBL PartyBox 110, endorsing it for parties, the outdoors, and music. Editors at Nerd Techy loved its dual-device Bluetooth 5.1 pairing technology, although its 151 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 167 ms Android latency are high. Analysts at Popular Mechanics loved its app-based graphics EQ and IPX4-rated water-resistant construction. Tests revealed a good 14.7-hour battery life. See our JBL PartyBox 300 review for a longer-lasting battery. Unfortunately, it has a high 4.85 dB directivity index, providing a narrow, directional soundstage. It supports stereo and has a good 41.8Hz to 18.5 kHz frequency response range. Featuring a decent 3.66 dB frequency-response standard error, it produces well-balanced music. Hitting a 98.3 dB top SPL and low 2.92 dB DRC during experiments, this device gets loud without losing audio quality at high volume settings. However, if you require a louder device, see our JBL PartyBox 100 review. However, it lacks speakerphone functions and has a bulky 23.5-lb mass. It also doesn’t support voice assistants.

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Reasons to Buy

Guitar and mic inputs
Balanced sound profile and has a great battery
Speaker gets really loud
Customizable RGB lights
IPX4-rated water-resistant design

Reasons to Avoid

Lack voice assistant
Lacks speakerphone features
Directional soundstage
Mediocre Bluetooth latency

Specifications

	Battery Life	12 hrs
	Built In Microphone	Yes
	Charge Time	3.5 hrs
	Size	22.4" (h) x 11.6" (w) x 11.8" (d)
	Smart App	JBL PartyBox
	Speaker Pairing	Yes
	Water Resistant	Yes
	Wattage	160W
	Wireless Range	n/a

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Product Comparison

	JBL Partybox 110 Review	JBL Partybox On-The-Go Review	JBL Boombox 2 Review	Sony XP700 Review
True Score	76	65	77	75
Ranking	# 31 / 79	# 69 / 79	# 22 / 79	# 35 / 79
Market Context	The JBL PartyBox 110 is a premium Bluetooth party speaker released in 2021, promising amazing sound levels and deep bass for outdoor parties. Rated IPX4… The JBL PartyBox 110 is a premium Bluetooth party speaker released in 2021, promising amazing sound levels and deep bass for outdoor parties. Rated IPX4 to withstand minor splashes, this speaker is similar to the most popular speakers on the market today. It boasts RGB lighting, changing the mood at any party. It has a good 165.7-foot Bluetooth range, supports dual-device pairing, and boasts mic and guitar inputs. Learn more about the JBL PartyBox 110 below and see how it measures up against the best-rated Bluetooth speakers today.	Featuring a high 98.3 dB maximum SPL and low 2.92 dB DRC, the JBL PartyBox 110 gets louder with less sound deterioration at the highest… Featuring a high 98.3 dB maximum SPL and low 2.92 dB DRC, the JBL PartyBox 110 gets louder with less sound deterioration at the highest volume than the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go, which has a 94.1 dB maximum SPL and 3.92 dB DRC. However, the 16-8-lb On-The-Go is more portable than the 23.5-lb JBL PartyBox 110 speaker.	Unlike the JBL BoomBox 2, the JBL PartyBox 110 features RGB lights, mic/guitar inputs, and DJ effects. However, the 13.0-lb BoomBox 2 speaker is more… Unlike the JBL BoomBox 2, the JBL PartyBox 110 features RGB lights, mic/guitar inputs, and DJ effects. However, the 13.0-lb BoomBox 2 speaker is more portable and features a better 24-hour battery life than the 23.5-lb JBL PartyBox 110, which runs for 14.7-hours on a single charge.	Featuring a 3.66 dB frequency response standard error, the JBL PartyBox 110 produces a more neutral, balanced sound than the Sony XP700, which has a… Featuring a 3.66 dB frequency response standard error, the JBL PartyBox 110 produces a more neutral, balanced sound than the Sony XP700, which has a higher 4.12 dB error. However, the Sony speaker works with the Fiestable app, allowing users to control various party-related settings, unlike the JBL PartyBox 110 speaker.
Battery Life	12 hrs	6 hrs	24 hrs	25 hrs
Built In Microphone	Yes	Yes	Yes	n/a
Charge Time	3.5 hrs	23 hrs	6.5 hrs	3 hrs
Size	22.4" (h) x 11.6" (w) x 11.8" (d)	9.6" (h) x 19.3" (w) x 8.8" (d)	19.1" (w) x 7.9" (h) x 10.1" (d)	27.28" (h) x 12.32" (w) x 14.44" (d)
Smart App	JBL PartyBox	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speaker Pairing	Yes	n/a	Yes	Yes
Dig Deeper		Read review →: JBL Partybox On-The-Go Review	Read review →: JBL Boombox 2 Review	Read review →: Sony XP700 Review

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Score Card

Expert Score

*.75

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Customer Score

*.25

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Expert Score Breakdown

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Trust Score
73
So, how does the JBL PartyBox stack up to the competition? Simply put, there isn’t… read more
By:
TechGuru
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Trust Score
86
The JBL PartyBox 110 is satisfactory for music. This party speaker can get loud enough… read more
By:
Sophie Arsenault