Short answer: the JBL Partybox On the Go. It ranks #44 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $300; the Artsound PWR05 ranks #72 and costs $799, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Partybox On the Go offers: Included wireless microphone. Watch for: Poor water rating.
What the Artsound PWR05 offers: 150W (75W RMS) 3-way speaker with 4 drivers, no distortion even at high volume. Watch for: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow.
Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Artsound PWR05 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Artsound PWR05. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox On the Go | Artsound PWR05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $799 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #44 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #72 of 73 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 |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg |
| 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 | - |
| Output 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 |
| Max Volume | 94dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox On the Go: $300 Amazon
Pros: Included wireless microphone.
Cons: Poor water rating. Horrible battery life. Probably the worst sounding of the Partybox line. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox On the Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 19.3" x 8.8" x 9.6" (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 94dB |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg |
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Artsound PWR05: $799 Discontinued
Pros: 150W (75W RMS) 3-way speaker with 4 drivers, no distortion even at high volume. 10 hour battery life. Leather carrying strap, rugged ABS housing. TWS technology pairs two units wirelessly. Aux input for other sources.
Cons: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow. Discontinued.
Full Artsound PWR05 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.9" x 7.1" x 7.1" (430 x 180 x 180 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 5" woofer + tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Output Power | 75W RMS / 150W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg |
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