Short answer: the Mackie Thump Go. It ranks #8 of 17 party speakers by sound quality, the Eon One Compact ranks #15, and the Thump Go costs $149.01 less, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Eon One Compact’s mixer is genuinely professional, but its sound has a real ceiling. It packs a 4-channel mixer with XLR/TRS preamps and phantom power for condenser mics, an 8-inch woofer that extends to 37.5Hz, and a ducking feature that auto-lowers music when it detects speech. Our notes are blunt that it gets quite distorted at full volume, with rolled off treble that leaves it short on clarity, and it is mono rather than stereo despite the spec sheet listing stereo input handling.
The Thump Go delivers more balanced sound with its own physical durability tradeoffs. Our notes describe balanced sound with crisp highs, tight lows, and natural vocals, backed by an 8-inch custom high-output woofer paired with a 1-inch compression driver for what they call incredible dynamic range. It falls short of pricier options like the Everse 8 or S1 Pro, is tuned for loudness over deep bass, and our notes flag that its battery latch and top handle can break, along with Bluetooth pairing that doesn’t always auto-connect.
Both share the same 12 hour battery, removable for spares, and weigh an identical 17.6 lbs (8 kg), with the Thump Go adding an app for pairing two units in stereo and onboard EQ that the Eon One Compact lacks entirely.
Buy the Mackie Thump Go for more balanced, less distorted sound at a lower price, with the option to pair two for stereo.
Buy the JBL Eon One Compact only if you specifically need its 4-channel mixer with phantom power for condenser microphones, and can live with its distortion at full volume.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Eon One Compact | Mackie Thump Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #15 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #8 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 11.5” x 10” x 15.7” (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” tweeter | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 6.3mm Hi-Z instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 200W |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount | 35mm pole mount; monitor wedge |
| Coverage | 100° H x 50° V | 90° H x 60° V |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB | 115dB |
| DSP | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ and effects | Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 57Hz |
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