These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus ranks #5 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $349.95; the Soundcore Rave 3S ranks #20 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $299.99.
Different sizes. The On-The-Go 2 Plus is a 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) boombox. The Rave 3S is a 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) party speaker. Each is rated within its own class.
Sound: in a side by side test the Rave 3S leaned brighter with more kick in its bass, while the On-The-Go 2 Plus had smoother, cleaner bass. The Rave 3S has some upper bass and upper mid boost.
Both remove vocals with AI. The Rave 3S includes two AA-powered wireless mics and a remote. The On-The-Go 2 Plus includes one rechargeable mic, which picked up less handling noise in testing.
Batteries: the On-The-Go 2 Plus uses a removable battery with a claimed 15 hours. The Rave 3S claims 12 hours and charges over USB-C, but its battery is not easy to swap. Both are IPX4.
Buy the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus ($349.95) for a boombox speaker; the Soundcore Rave 3S ($299.99) suits a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus | Soundcore Rave 3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $299.99 |
| Ranked | #5 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL One app) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 11V/2A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | Yes 2 Included |
| Microphone Input | No (wireless only) | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3 | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 200W |
| Dimensions | 19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm) | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
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