Short answer: the JBL Partybox Stage 320 if sound quality matters most, the Rockville Rock Party 6 if price matters most. The JBL Partybox Stage 320 ranks #3 of 51 party speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $499.95. The Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #51, rated 2.0/5, at $73.43, $426.52 cheaper.
The JBL Partybox Stage 320 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 6 for the Rockville Rock Party 6. It is rated IPX4, while the Rockville Rock Party 6 has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Rockville Rock Party 6 cannot. The tradeoff: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast.
The Rockville Rock Party 6 is the lighter option. A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input. At 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox Stage 320 at 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg).
Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Rockville Rock Party 6 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs.
A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Stage 320 | Rockville Rock Party 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.95 | $73.43 |
| Ranked | #3 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters | 6.5” (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm) | 9.8” x 9.5” x 22.8” (250 x 242 x 580 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
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