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 Turtlebox Grande ranks #81, rated 2.6/5, and costs $730, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus is the better-sounding, lighter option. A well balanced karaoke party speaker with clean bass, clear vocals, on-board vocal removal, an included wireless mic and a removable battery. At 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Turtlebox Grande at 18.8 lbs (8.53 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Grande 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 Turtlebox Grande is the longer-running, tougher pick. A rugged, submersible, crush-proof speaker with a 10 inch woofer and a battery that lasts for days. It is rated for 25 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. The catch: In YouTube sound samples it sounds only okay, and bass is shallow for a 10 inch woofer, only down 10dB at about 55Hz.
Buy the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Grande and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus | Turtlebox Grande | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $730.00 |
| Ranked | #5 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #81 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL One app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 11V/2A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | DC Barrel Connector (20V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) | 18.8 lbs (8.53 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 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 86W |
| Dimensions | 19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm) | 14” x 8.4” x 11.5” (355.6 x 213.4 x 292.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 1x 10” (254mm) woofer + 1x 1.25” (32mm) titanium tweeter |
| 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) | - | ~55Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus: reviews by GYMCADDY and Peter Tyson Audio & Visual.
- Turtlebox Grande: reviews by Everyday Man, Cast South and R J.
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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