Short answer: the Bose S1 Pro for better sound quality, the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 for the lower price. The Bose S1 Pro ranks #16 of 50 party speakers at $699. The Panasonic SC-TMAX10 ranks #41 at $349, $350 cheaper.
What the Bose S1 Pro offers: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Watch for: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume.
What the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 offers: 300W output with 20cm woofer (dual drive) + 2x 6cm tweeters. Watch for: Not as deep bass as others in the class
Buy the Bose S1 Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Panasonic SC-TMAX10 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Panasonic SC-TMAX10. It ranks near the bottom of the 50 party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro | Panasonic SC-TMAX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 Discontinued | $349 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #16 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #41 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~57Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 11.2" x 23" x 11.9" (285 x 585 x 303 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters | 20cm woofer, 2x 6cm tweeters |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Max Volume | 109dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 150W RMS |
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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. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.
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.
Full Bose S1 Pro review and specifications →
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| 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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Panasonic SC-TMAX10: $349 Discontinued
Pros: 300W output with 20cm woofer (dual drive) + 2x 6cm tweeters. AIRQUAKE BASS produces deep, powerful bass you can feel. Blue Illumination synced with music. Karaoke with vocal cancel, key control, tempo control, echo effects. Dual mic jacks for duets with BGM level control. Compact with built-in handles, power bank compatible.
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
Full Panasonic SC-TMAX10 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~57Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.2" x 23" x 11.9" (285 x 585 x 303 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 20cm woofer, 2x 6cm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 150W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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