Short answer: the JBL Partybox Stage 320. It ranks #3 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $569.95; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31, rated 3.4/5, and costs $599, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The JBL Partybox Stage 320 is the better-sounding pick. An excellent sounding party speaker, with deep bass that holds up at high volume, wheels, a removable battery and mic inputs. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. The catch: Slightly sibilant in the treble at full blast.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, lighter choice. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 18 for the JBL Partybox Stage 320. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Partybox Stage 320 at 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg). It is rated IP66 against IPX4 for the JBL Partybox Stage 320. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the JBL Partybox Stage 320. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Rider and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Stage 320 | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $569.95 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm) | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
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