The PartyBox 110 is a new portable speaker released by JBL in 2021. So, how does the new model compare to the older PartyBox 100?
You can find out in this comparison guide between these party speakers.
Quick Summary
When compared to the JBL PartyBox 100, the JBL PartyBox 110 supports a higher frequency response range in addition to having a much shorter recharge time. The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these products to support the JBL PartyBox App and offer protection against water splashes.
Overall, the newer JBL PartyBox 110 is an improvement over the JBL PartyBox 100.
Both speakers support bass boost, light show and True Wireless Audio. The two products also have the same output power, battery life and warranty length.
The PartyBox 100 is smaller in size and lighter in weight when compared to the PartyBox 110, however.
PartyBox 100 vs. PartyBox 110 Comparison Chart
You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 below.
| JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker | JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| What’s in the Box | 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 100 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Warranty Card 1x Safety Sheet 1x AC Power Cord | 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 110 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Warranty Card 1x Safety Sheet 1x AC Power Cord |
| Weight | 9.70 kg | 10.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 551 mm x 290 mm x 288 mm | 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm |
| Output Power | 2x 5.25" Woofers 2x 2.25" Tweeter | 2x 5.25" Woofers 2x 2.25" Tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz to 18 kHz | 45 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Inputs | 3.5mm Aux-in Mic/Guitar input with volume control USB port | 3.5mm Aux-in Mic/Guitar input with volume control USB port |
| Outputs | Aux-out | Aux-out |
| Bass Boost? | Yes | Yes |
| True Wireless Stereo? | Yes | Yes |
| Light Show Mode? | Yes | Yes |
| PartyBox App? | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Recharge Time | 6.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Waterproof Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
What’s in the Box
In addition to the main speaker unit, both products also include a quick starter guide, warranty card, safety sheet and AC power cord (the type of cord you will get depend on your region).
You can check out the breakdown of the content included inside each new retail box for both of these JBL products below:
JBL PartyBox 100:
- 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 100
- 1x Quick Start Guide
- 1x Warranty Card
- 1x Safety Sheet
- 1x AC Power Cord
JBL PartyBox 110:
- 1x JBL PartyBox Speaker 110
- 1x Quick Start Guide
- 1x Warranty Card
- 1x Safety Sheet
- 1x AC Power Cord
Weight
When it comes to weight, the PartyBox 110 is a little bit heavier than the PartyBox 100.
You can check out the weight specifications below:
- JBL PartyBox 100: 9.70 kg
- JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg
Dimensions
As for the physical size, the PartyBox is also bigger all around when compared to the PartyBox 100.
You can check out the measurements below:
- JBL PartyBox 100: 551 mm x 290 mm x 288 mm
- JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
Output Power
The two party speakers in this comparison have the same output power at 160 Watts.
Drivers
The JBL PartyBox 100 and JBL PartyBox 110 also have identical driver setup as both come with the following:
- 2x 5.25″ Woofers
- 2x 2.25″ Tweeter
Frequency Response
The newer PartyBox 110 can also reach a higher frequency than the older PartyBox 100.
You can find the frequency responses for both of these portable speakers below:
- JBL PartyBox 100: 45 Hz to 18 kHz
- JBL PartyBox 110: 45 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs
In addition to supporting audio playback wirelessly over Bluetootth, the two PartyBoxes in this comparison support the following input methods:
- 3.5mm Aux-in
- Mic/Guitar input with volume control
- USB port
Outputs
When it comes to outputs, both JBL speakers come with an Aux-out.
Bass Boost
The PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 support Bass Boost, a mode you can use to increase the vibrations of the passive bass radiators.
True Wireless Stereo
Both of these products also support True Wireless Stereo, which will let you pair two speakers of the same kind (PartyBox 100 paired with PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 paired with PartyBox 110) over the Bluetooth connection.
This will allow you to set one speaker as the left channel and the other speaker as the right channel in a stereo setup.
Light Show Mode
The PartyBox 100 and PartyBox 110 also features a light show mode that will display lights from the speakers.
PartyBox App
The PartyBox 110 is the only one out of these products to support the PartyBox App. This phone application will allow you to easily set up True Wireless Stereo, customize the speaker settings, update the firmware and get support.
Battery Life
The two speakers have the same maximum battery life of up to 12 hours. The actual time depends on the volume, audio source and other factors.
Recharge Time
The battery recharge time is much shorter on the newer PartyBox 110 when compared to the PartyBox 100.
You can find the recharging lengths below:
- JBL PartyBox 100: 6.5 hours
- JBL PartyBox 110: 3.5 hours
Waterproof Rating
The PartyBox 110 is the only speaker in this versus guide to have a waterproof rating.
With a rating of IPX4, the JBL speaker should be protected against small water splashes from any direction.
Warranty
The JBL PartyBox 100 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
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