Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It ranks #4 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $330. The Tronsmart Bang Max ranks #52, rated 3.4/5, at $229.99, $100.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
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 Tronsmart Bang Max cannot. Watch for: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
The Tronsmart Bang Max is the longer-running, tougher option. A loud, feature packed party speaker with big bass, app EQ, lights, and separate mic and guitar inputs. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox Encore 2. The tradeoff: Its bass-first tuning prioritizes impact over accuracy: upper mids and lower treble can sound unnatural, while fine midrange and treble detail are limited.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $100.01 you would save on the Tronsmart Bang Max does not close the gap.
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A compact karaoke party speaker with two wireless mics, better balanced sound than the original and a long battery.
A loud, feature packed party speaker with big bass, app EQ, lights, and separate mic and guitar inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | Tronsmart Bang Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $229.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 130W |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 18.5” x 7.8” x 10.2” (470 x 199 x 260 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 2x ~165mm (6.5”) woofers + 2x ~63mm (2.5”) mid drivers + 2x ~25mm (1”) tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | 39Hz |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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