Short answer: the JBL Partybox On the Go. It ranks #67 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $329.95 and is still sold new; the Artsound PWR05 ranks #110 (rated 2.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The JBL Partybox On the Go is the better-sounding choice. A battery party speaker with an included wireless microphone and a detachable shoulder strap. Watch for: Battery life is short, and its sound trails the rest of the Partybox line.
The Artsound PWR05 is the longer-running, lighter choice. A rugged boombox with a leather carrying strap, aux input and wireless pairing of two units. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 6 for the JBL Partybox On the Go. At 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox On the Go at 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg). The tradeoff: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow.
Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Artsound PWR05 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox On the Go | Artsound PWR05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 | $799 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #67 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #110 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) | 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 75W RMS / 150W peak |
| Dimensions | 19.3” x 8.8” x 9.6” (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) | 16.9” x 7.1” x 7.1” (430 x 180 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1” woofer + tweeters | 5” woofer + tweeter |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (carry strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Partybox On the Go: reviews by KULAS TECH SHOW and GYMCADDY.
- Artsound PWR05: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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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