Short answer: they are built for different jobs, the JBL Flip 7 for pocketable neutral sound and the Onn XL for parties. The Flip 7 is very neutral, almost pocket sized and a fraction of the size, weight and price of a full party speaker, with a little bump at 4kHz against it. The Onn XL is exceptional value with two included wireless microphones, wheels, a handle, 5 LED effects and a control display, though it is a little bright up top.
Buy the JBL Flip 7 at $149.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker at $249 if you want a party speaker instead.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Flip 7 is rated at IP68 (extended submersion), well ahead of the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker at IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 7 | Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $249.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (560 g) | 44 lbs (19.96 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual 2” (51mm) tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) | 240W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 2.7” x 2.8” (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) | 30.1”H x 15.7”W x 15.5”D (765.0 x 400.0 x 392.9 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) | AC Power cord |
| Strap | Yes (detachable PushLock accessory) | No |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (2 inputs, karaoke mode) |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 2 Included |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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