Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It ranks #4 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $330; the B&O Beolit 20 ranks #48, rated 3.4/5, and costs $749, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the B&O Beolit 20 cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the B&O Beolit 20. The catch: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the lighter choice. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox Encore 2 at 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg).
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beolit 20 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery.
A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | B&O Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #4 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 240W peak |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | 45Hz |
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