Short answer: the Sony SRS-XV800. It ranks #13 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $648. The Hisense Party Thunder Pro ranks #19, rated 3.9/5, at $399.99, $248.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up 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. Watch for: 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 Sony SRS-XV800 is the longer-running pick. A big wheeled party speaker with punchy deep bass, room filling sound, a long battery, and a TV optical input. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 18 for the Hisense Party Thunder Pro. Watch for: High mass at 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) makes transport cumbersome despite wheels.
Buy the Sony SRS-XV800. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $248.01 saving on the Hisense Party Thunder Pro is not enough to make up the difference.
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A 620W party tower on wheels with a wireless mic, an 18 hour battery, Auracast and a light show.
A big wheeled party speaker with punchy deep bass, room filling sound, a long battery, and a TV optical input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hisense Party Thunder Pro | Sony SRS-XV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $648.00 |
| Ranked | #19 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 620W | 77W |
| App | Yes (ConnectLife) | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 12500mAh (75.92Wh) | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 27.2”H x 14.2”W x 13”D (691 x 361 x 330 mm) | 12.5” x 28.3” x 14.8” (317 x 720 x 375 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 3” full range + 2x 6.5” subwoofers | 2x 170mm woofers + 3x 60mm front tweeters + 2x 40mm rear tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 (vertical) / IPX2 (horizontal) |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 120 dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (two 6.3mm inputs) |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Wireless Microphones | 1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Inputs | - | Optical |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
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