Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330 for a more balanced sound. The Mackie Thump Go’s 8-inch high-output woofer and 1-inch compression driver deliver powerful audio with incredible dynamic range, but it is not quite as good sounding as an Everse 8 or S1 Pro. The 330 moves on a convenient handle and wheels, though its sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 ($629.95) for a party speaker; the Mackie Thump Go ($449.99) suits a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the JBL Partybox 330 is rated for 18 hours, the Mackie Thump Go only 12 hours.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 330 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Mackie Thump Go at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Mackie Thump Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Inputs | Optical | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 200W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount; monitor wedge |
| Coverage | - | 90° H x 60° V |
| DSP | - | Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
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