Short answer: the Electrotec Stage One. It ranks #2 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $1,450. The JBL Eon One Compact ranks #15, rated 2.9/5, at $599, $851 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The case for the JBL Eon One Compact: A light battery PA speaker with a four channel mixer, phantom power for condenser mics, and a swappable 12 hour battery. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Electrotec Stage One. The catch: Quite distorted at full volume.
The Electrotec Stage One is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A battery PA speaker with very high output, a claimed 100 hour battery and weather resistance, built for events. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Eon One Compact. It is rated IPX6, while the JBL Eon One Compact has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (SKAA), which the JBL Eon One Compact cannot. The catch: It prioritizes maximum output and endurance over truly deep bass, so it will not replace a dedicated subwoofer for low-frequency-heavy music.
Buy the Electrotec Stage One. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $851 you would save on the JBL Eon One Compact does not close the gap.
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A light battery PA speaker with a four channel mixer, phantom power for condenser mics, and a swappable 12 hour battery.
A battery PA speaker with very high output, a claimed 100 hour battery and weather resistance, built for events.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Eon One Compact | Electrotec Stage One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $1450 |
| Ranked | #15 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #2 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 11.5” x 10” x 15.7” (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” tweeter | Dual 1.5” compression drivers (tweeters) + 2x 4” woofers + passive radiators (PA system configuration) |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | None | IPX6 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 6.3mm Hi-Z instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, USB-C audio, USB media player, Bluetooth |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (SKAA) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) | 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | Battery-powered active PA |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 400W |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | Phenolic and vinyl coated birch plywood |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount | Pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° H x 50° V | - |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB | 128dB max output (Manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ and effects | App-controlled EQ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | Yes | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Aux, XLR |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 48Hz |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes (dual) |
| SKAA | - | Yes |
| SKAA Latency | - | 19ms |
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