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 Bumpboxx Flare 8 ranks #82 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Bumpboxx Flare 8’s replacement, the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, is rated 2.8/5 at $449.
The JBL Partybox On the Go is the better-sounding pick. A battery party speaker with an included wireless microphone and a detachable shoulder strap. The tradeoff: Battery life is short, and its sound trails the rest of the Partybox line.
The Bumpboxx Flare 8 is the longer-running, tougher option. A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 6 for the JBL Partybox On the Go. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox On the Go. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Partybox On the Go lacks. Watch for: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Bumpboxx Flare 8 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox On the Go | Bumpboxx Flare 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #67 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 200W |
| Dimensions | 19.3” x 8.8” x 9.6” (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1” woofer + tweeters | 8” woofer + tweeters |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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