Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It ranks #4 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $330. The Tronsmart Halo 200 ranks #76, rated 2.8/5, at $169.99, $160.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
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. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tronsmart Halo 200 cannot. The tradeoff: It still lacks some upper-bass punch and cannot match the scale of the larger PartyBoxes.
What the Tronsmart Halo 200 does well: A three-way party speaker with dynamic lighting, an 18 hour battery and broadcast linking for many speakers. The tradeoff: Not as deep bass as some of the top ranked.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $160.01 saving on the Tronsmart Halo 200 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Measured Differences
- Close enough not to matter: maximum output (110 dB vs 110 dB).
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore 2 | Tronsmart Halo 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #76 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) | 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 120W |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.3” x 10.4” (319.5 x 338.6 x 263 mm) | 15.2” x 11.1” x 10.5” (386 x 282 x 266 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 1x 5.7” (145mm) woofer + 2x 2.24” (57mm) mid-tweeters + 1x 1.22” (31mm) tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | 44Hz |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox Encore 2: reviews by JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show, Alan Ross and M1MTechChannel.
- Tronsmart Halo 200: reviews by Alan Ross and Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
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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