Short answer: the Hopestar A90 if sound quality matters most, the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 if price matters most. The Hopestar A90 ranks #22 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 3.9/5, at $351.65. The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 ranks #65, rated 3.1/5, at $90, $261.65 cheaper.
The Hopestar A90 is the better-sounding pick. A huge, powerful boombox with deep bass, clear highs, a removable battery and a wireless microphone for big outdoor parties. The tradeoff: The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 was the better, more refined listen in a direct comparison.
The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 is the longer-running choice. An affordable waterproof party speaker with a big woofer, lights, a karaoke mic input and FM radio. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 8 for the Hopestar A90. Watch for: Lacking detail compared to the Onn Large Party gen 2 and not as deep of bass.
Buy the Hopestar A90 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hopestar A90 | Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $351.65 | $90 |
| Ranked | #22 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #65 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 700W | 50W RMS / 200W peak |
| Drivers | 2x 5” woofers + 2x 3.5” midranges + 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 2” ceramic tweeters | 8” (203mm) woofer + tweeters |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX7 |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 24.6” x 9.9” x 13.4” (624.5 x 252.5 x 341.5 mm) | 9.6” x 10.9” x 15.1” (244.1 x 277.9 x 383 mm) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes (16 presets) |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Weight | - | 11 lbs (5 kg) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Hopestar A90: reviews by Jagist.
- Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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