Short answer: the JBL Partybox On the Go if sound quality matters most, the Tronsmart Halo 200 if price matters most. The JBL Partybox On the Go ranks #67 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 3.0/5, at $329.95. The Tronsmart Halo 200 ranks #76, rated 2.8/5, at $169.99, $159.96 cheaper.
The case for the JBL Partybox On the Go: A battery party speaker with an included wireless microphone and a detachable shoulder strap. Watch for: Bass is limited by its 49Hz specification.
The Tronsmart Halo 200 is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. A three-way party speaker with dynamic lighting, an 18 hour battery and broadcast linking for many speakers. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 49Hz for the JBL Partybox On the Go. It is rated for 18 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: Not as deep bass as some of the top ranked.
Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tronsmart Halo 200 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox On the Go | Tronsmart Halo 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.95 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #67 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #76 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) | 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 120W |
| Dimensions | 19.3” x 8.8” x 9.6” (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) | 15.2” x 11.1” x 10.5” (386 x 282 x 266 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1” woofer + tweeters | 1x 5.7” (145mm) woofer + 2x 2.24” (57mm) mid-tweeters + 1x 1.22” (31mm) tweeter |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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