Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore 2 on measured sound quality, the Havit BassBlast Go on price. The JBL Partybox Encore 2 ranks #4 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $330. The Havit BassBlast Go ranks #53, rated 3.4/5, at $64.54, $265.46 cheaper.
The JBL Partybox Encore 2 is the better-sounding option. A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery. The tradeoff: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
The Havit BassBlast Go is the lighter, tougher choice. An inexpensive stereo boombox with lots of bass for its size, water resistance and a microphone input. At 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox Encore 2 at 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg). It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox Encore 2. The tradeoff: In the only side by side against a rated speaker, listeners preferred the W-King H330, and Techder Audios found the Tribit Stormbox Lava clearly better in sound and build.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Havit BassBlast Go when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | Havit BassBlast Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $64.54 |
| Ranked | #4 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | Yes (Havit Life) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | Yes (8 presets) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 120W peak (2x 50W woofers, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 8.7”H x 15.2”W x 5.9”D (222 x 385 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm (1.5”) tweeters + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 44Wh (7.4V, 6000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (6.35mm) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox Encore 2: reviews by JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show, Alan Ross and M1MTechChannel.
- Havit BassBlast Go: reviews by Techder Audios and Jagist.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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