Short answer: the JBL Partybox 330. It ranks #2 of 51 party speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5) at $549.95 and is still sold new; the Soundcore Rave 3 ranks #20 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Soundcore Rave 3’s replacement, the Soundcore Rave 3S, is rated 3.8/5 at $299.99.
The JBL Partybox 330 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Rave 3. The catch: It remains very large and heavy, and the sound improvement over the JBL Partybox Stage 320 is modest rather than transformational.
The Soundcore Rave 3 is the lighter option. A karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, a remote, vocal removal, and stereo pairing with a second unit. At 19.8 lbs (9 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox 330 at 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg). The tradeoff: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Soundcore Rave 3 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A rolling party speaker with deep bass, a removable battery, a light show and inputs for mics and a guitar.
A karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, a remote, vocal removal, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Soundcore Rave 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $349.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth 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 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Inputs | Optical | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) | 19.8 lbs (9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 160W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) | 11.1” x 21.7” x 12” (283 x 550 x 306 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 2 Included |
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