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JBL Partybox 110 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Audio output power:160.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.1Weight:10840 g

JBL Partybox 110 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL Partybox 110
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 85% of portable speakers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–²Better than 68%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

5.3

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Controls

3%

1.7

Design

3%

6.4

Smart features

â–²Better than 72%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 89%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker JBL Partybox 110

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

8.0

Audio

20%

7.7

Battery

18%

5.3

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.4

Controls

3%

1.7

Design

3%

6.4

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
JBL Partybox 110 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.5% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.8
Audio output power
160 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 160 W which is higher than that of 95.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
155 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 155 mm which is larger than that of 96% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
45 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 45 Hz which is lower than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.1 which is newer than that of 70.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
12 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
6,800 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 6,800 mAh which is larger than that of 91.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
10,840 g
This portable speaker weighs 10,840 g which is heavier than that of 96.3% of portable speakers.
Height
56.8 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 56.8 cm which is taller than that of 96.5% of portable speakers.
Width
29.5 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 29.5 cm which is wider than that of 78.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
30 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 30 cm which is deeper than that of 96.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
JBL PartyBox
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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JBL Partybox 110 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 140 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20 W).
    160 W vs 20 W
  • 105 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (155 mm vs 50 mm).
    155 mm vs 50 mm
  • 4,200 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 12 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 13.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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    the average portable speaker
    JBL Partybox 110 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.1 vs 8).
    9.1 vs 8
  • 2.15x more popular
    JBL Partybox 110 is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.07 vs 4.21).
    9.07 vs 4.21
  • 140 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (160 W vs 20 W).
    160 W vs 20 W
  • 105 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (155 mm vs 50 mm).
    155 mm vs 50 mm
  • 12 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 15 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (45 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    45 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 0.1 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5
  • 4,200 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (6,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    6,800 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 10,040 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (10,840 g vs 800 g).
    10,840 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 66 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).
    151 ms vs 85 ms
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 44.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (56.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    56.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 21.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    30 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3.67x more expensive
    JBL Partybox 110 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£330 vs £90).
    £330 vs £90
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 66 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).
    151 ms vs 85 ms
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 10,040 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (10,840 g vs 800 g).
    10,840 g vs 800 g
  • 44.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (56.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    56.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 21.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (30 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    30 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 11.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (29.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    29.5 cm vs 18.1 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JBL Partybox 110

  • Deep, powerful bass with a dedicated two-level Bass Boost feature
  • Excellent, crystal-clear sound quality that does not distort at high volumes
  • Dynamic, attractive RGB light show that syncs accurately with the music
  • Solid, sturdy build quality with useful built-in carrying handles
  • IPX4 splashproof design making it highly suitable for outdoor and poolside use
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth, USB playback, Aux, and dedicated mic/guitar inputs
  • Seamless wireless pairing with a second speaker via True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
  • Feature-rich companion mobile app for managing EQ, light patterns, and DJ effects

What customers don't like about JBL Partybox 110

  • Noticeably heavy and bulky to transport comfortably over long distances
  • Bass profile can sound slightly artificial or muddy on certain music genres (like rock or hip-hop) if maxed out
  • Lacks physical onboard controls for mic fine-tuning (echo, treble, bass) directly on the box
  • Does not include a remote control for distant adjustments
  • Battery life drains significantly faster than the claimed 12 hours when played continuously at maximum volume levels
  • Resets the volume automatically back down to 31% every time the speaker is turned on
  • Lacks internal amplifier ventilation which can cause the unit to run quite warm under heavy stress

Verdict

The JBL PartyBox 110 is a rugged, portable Bluetooth 5.1 speaker featuring 160W RMS output power driven by two 5.25" woofers and two 2.25" tweeters, offering a frequency response of 45Hz – 20KHz. Its main characteristics and advantages include a dynamic, beat-synced RGB LED light show, dual levels of Bass Boost, customizable controls via the PartyBox app, up to 12 hours of rechargeable battery life (36Wh), an IPX4 splashproof rating, TWS wireless pairing for a second speaker, and dedicated 1/4-inch microphone and guitar inputs with independent gain controls. However, it suffers from a bulky and heavy design weighing roughly 23 lbs (10.4 kg), exhibits noticeable audio compression and slightly muddy bass at maximum volume, features a relatively narrow soundstage, and introduces high Bluetooth latency when streaming videos or gaming on mobile devices.

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