Short answer: the JBL Partybox 110 for balanced sound, the Electrotec Stage One for battery capacity. The Partybox 110 is very neutral and slightly better than the Partybox 100, though its bass is not as deep as the 100’s. The Stage One leans on a gigantic dual swappable battery, but the page says it is designed for more loudness than deeper bass.
Buy the Electrotec Stage One at $1,450 for a battery-powered PA speaker, or the JBL Partybox 110 at $379.95 for a party speaker instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Electrotec Stage One is rated for 100 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Partybox 110.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Electrotec Stage One | JBL Partybox 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1450 | $379.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #9 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Outputs | Aux, XLR | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX4 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, USB-C audio, USB media player, Bluetooth | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKAA) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes (dual) | - |
| SKAA | Yes | - |
| SKAA Latency | 19ms | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg) | 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Drivers | Dual 1.5” compression drivers (tweeters) + 2x 4” woofers + passive radiators (PA system configuration) | 2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 2.25” tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered active PA | - |
| Amplifier Power | 400W | 160W |
| DSP | App-controlled EQ | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Cabinet Material | Phenolic and vinyl coated birch plywood | - |
| Rigging | Pole mount | - |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB max output (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | - | 22.4”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (568 x 295 x 300 mm) |
| Strap | - | No |
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