Short answer: the Aiwa Exos-10. It ranks #44 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $399.99. The JBL Partybox On the Go ranks #67, rated 3.0/5, at $329.95, $70.04 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Aiwa Exos-10 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A loud party boombox with FM radio, a remote, and retro VU meters. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 6 for the JBL Partybox On the Go. It links with other speakers (Party Sync, 100+ speakers), which the JBL Partybox On the Go cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Partybox On the Go lacks. The tradeoff: It lacks deep bass: even with bass maxed it rolls off around 50Hz, where the W-King X20 and Zealot boomboxes reach deeper, and it is about 2dB quieter at full volume.
What the JBL Partybox On the Go does well: A battery party speaker with an included wireless microphone and a detachable shoulder strap. The catch: Bass is limited by its 49Hz specification.
Buy the Aiwa Exos-10. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $70.04 with the JBL Partybox On the Go does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Aiwa Exos-10 | JBL Partybox On the Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $329.95 |
| Ranked | #44 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #67 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) subwoofer + full-range drivers, 4 passive radiators | 5.1” woofer + tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS (40W x 2 + 120W) | 100W |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync, 100+ speakers) | No |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble) | No |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 49Hz |
| IP Rating | - | IPX4 |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Weight | - | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| App | - | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Dimensions | - | 19.3” x 8.8” x 9.6” (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Aiwa Exos-10: reviews by Jagist and joenissan.
- JBL Partybox On the Go: reviews by KULAS TECH SHOW and GYMCADDY.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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