Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330. It ranks #2 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $629.95. The Soundboks Rider ranks #31, rated 3.4/5, at $599, $30.95 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Partybox 330 is the better-sounding choice. A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. Watch for: It remains very large and heavy, and the sound improvement over the JBL Partybox Stage 320 is modest rather than transformational.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, lighter choice. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 18 for the JBL Partybox 330. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 330 at 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg). It is rated IP66 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox 330. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $30.95 you would save on the Soundboks Rider does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Inputs | Optical | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| 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) | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
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