Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2. It ranks #6 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $249.95. The Tronsmart Fiitune X30 ranks #54, rated 3.3/5, at $144.90, $105.05 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 is the better-sounding option. A compact party speaker with balanced sound, punchy bass, mic and guitar inputs, and enough volume for a backyard party. Watch for: It is front-facing, so the sound changes noticeably to the sides and behind it, and bass compression reduces kick-drum impact at maximum volume.
The Tronsmart Fiitune X30 is the lighter, tougher pick. A loud six driver speaker with LDAC Bluetooth, water resistance and a long rated battery. At 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 at 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg). It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 lacks. The catch: Side by side it clearly lost to the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3, the Soundcore Boom 2 and the EarFun Uboom X: listeners described muddy, dark mid-bass that fails to reproduce low notes, dull and underemphasized treble, and a boxy, sterile sound at low volume next to the JBL Xtreme 4.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $105.05 with the Tronsmart Fiitune X30 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 | Tronsmart Fiitune X30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.95 | $144.90 |
| Ranked | #6 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #54 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (7 band App EQ) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 80W |
| Dimensions | 12.6” x 13.5” x 10.3” (319.5 x 342 x 260.4 mm) | 14.6” x 7.7” x 5.1” (370 x 195 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | Racetrack woofer + 2x midrange + 2x tweeters + upward-firing driver |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2: reviews by Alan Ross, Jagist and KULAS TECH SHOW.
- Tronsmart Fiitune X30: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and Storytripper HD.
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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