Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It ranks #4 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5) at $330 and is still sold new; the Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks #82 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 is the better-sounding pick. A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 lacks. Watch for: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
The Bumpboxx Flare 6 is the tougher choice. A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox Encore 2.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Bumpboxx Flare 6 is discontinued.
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A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery.
A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | Bumpboxx Flare 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 115dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 150W |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 24” x 6” x 14” (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 6” woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | - |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
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