Short answer: the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It ranks #5 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $349.95; the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi ranks #26, rated 3.8/5, and costs $389.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus is the better-sounding pick. A well balanced karaoke party speaker with clean bass, clear vocals, on-board vocal removal, an included wireless mic and a removable battery. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi lacks. The tradeoff: The bass has less kick and physical impact than the JBL Partybox Encore 2 or JBL Partybox Club 120, and the JBL Partybox Club 120 gets noticeably louder.
The JBL Boombox 3 Wifi is the longer-running, tougher option. A big, waterproof stereo boombox with Wi-Fi, a long battery and enough volume for any outdoor party. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. Watch for: Bass boosted.
Buy the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus | JBL Boombox 3 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $389.95 |
| Ranked | #5 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL One app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 11V/2A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cable |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | - |
| Microphone Input | No (wireless only) | - |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3 | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 200W AC / 140W battery |
| Dimensions | 19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm) | 19.1” x 10.1” x 7.9” (484 x 256 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus: reviews by GYMCADDY and Peter Tyson Audio & Visual.
- JBL Boombox 3 Wifi: reviews by Alan Ross, Dominik and Mateusz Cholewa.
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