Short answer: the JBL Partybox Ultimate for bass output, the W-King T12 for value. The T12 is relatively cheap for what you get at $379.99 against $1,899.95, but it is boxy sounding and does not have the clarity of the higher ranked speakers. The Ultimate ranks #3 of 13 against #22 of 53 and has the absolute deepest bass of any Bluetooth speaker, though it is very large and heavy.
Buy the JBL Partybox Ultimate ($1,899.95) for a large party speaker; the W-King T12 ($379.99) suits a party speaker instead.
Water resistance is not close: the JBL Partybox Ultimate is rated at IPX4 (splashing), well ahead of the W-King T12 at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Ultimate | W-King T12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,899.95 | $379.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 13 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (Bass and treble) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 86 lbs (39 kg) | 33.1 lbs (15 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 17.9” x 41.3” x 17.3” (455 x 1049 x 440 mm) | 13.7” x 29.6” x 13.6” (347 x 751 x 346 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 9” subwoofer, 2x 4.5” midrange, 2x 2.75” tweeter | 2x 8” subwoofer, 2x 1.5” dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 1100W | 370W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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