Short answer: the Bose S1 Pro for the higher ranking, the Mackie Thump Go for the lower price. The Bose S1 Pro ranks #12 of 44 party speakers at $699. The Mackie Thump Go ranks #20 at $449.99, $249.01 cheaper.
What the Bose S1 Pro gets right: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. The catch: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume.
On the Mackie Thump Go side: 8-inch custom high-output woofer + 1-inch compression driver delivers powerful audio with incredible dynamic range. Set against that: Not quite as good sounding as a Everse 8 or S1 Pro.
One note: the Bose S1 Pro is discontinued, but it still ranks #12 of 44 party speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Mackie Thump Go if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro | Mackie Thump Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 Discontinued | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 17.99" x 9.06" x 11.22" (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters | 8" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 109dB | 115dB |
| Output Power | - | 200W |
The Two Speakers In Full
Bose S1 Pro: $699.00 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Full sound with no lack of low-end output, crystal-clear audio quality. Three-channel mixer (2 mic/line + 1 line/Bluetooth). Auto EQ adjusts sound based on orientation. Multiple angled surfaces for various positioning including tilted portrait mode. Up to 11 hours battery life. Professional build quality.
Cons: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume. Better suited for voice amplification. Not as much deep bass as the Everse 8, midrange sounds reasonably balanced. Treble is pretty boosted. Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 109dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Mackie Thump Go: $449.99 Amazon
Pros: 8-inch custom high-output woofer + 1-inch compression driver delivers powerful audio with incredible dynamic range. Built-in mini live mixer with two XLR/TRS combo inputs + 3.5mm aux. Up to 12 hours battery (5 hours comfortable gig time), removable for swapping spares. Lightweight 17.6 lbs. Balanced sound with crisp highs, tight lows, natural vocals. Pair two Mackie Thump Gos for stereo via app.
Cons: Not quite as good sounding as a Everse 8 or S1 Pro. Bluetooth pairing doesn’t auto connect every time. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Battery latch breaks easily. Handle on top also can break off. Not very deep bass
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Dimensions | 17.99" x 9.06" x 11.22" (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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