Short answer: the JBL Partybox Encore Essential. It ranks #7 of 70 boombox speakers at $329.95; the Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 ranks #9 and costs $800, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the JBL Partybox Encore Essential side: A great sounding somewhat boosted bass party speaker. The catch: Only 6 hours of battery at medium volume.
The case for the Vifa Copenhagen 2.0: Fabric finish is easy to clean and cozy to touch. The tradeoff: 350hz and 2-3khz peak.
Buy the JBL Partybox Encore Essential if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Encore Essential | Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 | $800 |
| Ranked | #7 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 17ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz | 46Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX HD |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (3 band App EQ) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Output Power | 100W RMS | 100W |
| Dimensions | 10.87" x 12.87" x 11.54" (276 x 327 x 293 mm) | 10.55" x 3.54" x 14.25" (268 x 90 x 362 mm) |
| Drivers | 135mm woofer + 2x 44mm tweeters | 2x 94mm woofers + 2x 50mm midrange + 2x 28mm tweeters + 4 passive radiators |
| Max Volume | 110dB | - |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox Encore Essential: $329.95 Amazon Ebay Refurbished
Pros: A great sounding somewhat boosted bass party speaker.
Cons: Only 6 hours of battery at medium volume. Poor Water rating.
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 17ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 10.87" x 12.87" x 11.54" (276 x 327 x 293 mm) |
| Drivers | 135mm woofer + 2x 44mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (3 band App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| Output Power | 100W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
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Vifa Copenhagen 2.0: $800 Amazon
Pros: Fabric finish is easy to clean and cozy to touch. Durable - dropped from 2m with only minor scratches. Wi-Fi/AirPlay/wired (optical, aux, USB) in addition to Bluetooth. ~5 hour battery at full volume.
Cons: 350hz and 2-3khz peak. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of those instead if you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a way cheaper price. No water rating.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 10.55" x 3.54" x 14.25" (268 x 90 x 362 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 94mm woofers + 2x 50mm midrange + 2x 28mm tweeters + 4 passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
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