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. The Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 ranks #104, rated 2.1/5, at $208.99, $120.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Partybox On the Go is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A battery party speaker with an included wireless microphone and a detachable shoulder strap. At 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) it weighs much less than the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 at 28.7 lbs (13 kg). The tradeoff: Battery life is short, and its sound trails the rest of the Partybox line.
The Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 is the longer-running pick. A wheeled party speaker with an enormous battery, sound spread wide around it and a wireless phone charging pad. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 6 for the JBL Partybox On the Go. It has an adjustable EQ, which the JBL Partybox On the Go lacks. Watch for: Bass not as deep as competitors, less neutral than ION speakers.
Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $120.96 with the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox On the Go | Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 | $208.99 |
| Ranked | #67 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | Yes (Monster Zone Control app) |
| 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 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 200W |
| Dimensions | 19.3” x 8.8” x 9.6” (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) | 15” x 18.6” x 10.9” (381 x 472 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1” woofer + tweeters | 2x 3” (76mm) woofers + 2x tweeters (size undisclosed) |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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