Short answer: the JBL Partybox Stage 320. It ranks #3 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $569.95. The Hisense Party Thunder Pro ranks #19, rated 3.9/5, at $399.99, $169.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Hisense Party Thunder Pro does well: A 620W party tower on wheels with a wireless mic, an 18 hour battery, Auracast and a light show. The catch: AudioTribe’s tests favor its rivals on sound: the JBL Partybox Stage 320 ran 4 dBA louder (104.1 vs 99.9) with about 4 dB more at 50Hz, and the Sony SRS-XV800 sounded better with about 6 dB more at 50Hz.
The JBL Partybox Stage 320 is the better-sounding pick. An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs. The tradeoff: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast.
Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $169.96 with the Hisense Party Thunder Pro does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A 620W party tower on wheels with a wireless mic, an 18 hour battery, Auracast and a light show.
An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hisense Party Thunder Pro | JBL Partybox Stage 320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $569.95 |
| Ranked | #19 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 620W | 240W |
| App | Yes (ConnectLife) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 12500mAh (75.92Wh) | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 27.2”H x 14.2”W x 13”D (691 x 361 x 330 mm) | 26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 3” full range + 2x 6.5” subwoofers | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (5 band) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 120 dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Microphones | 1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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