Short answer: the Klipsch Gig XXL. It ranks #23 of 51 party speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $79.99 and is still sold new; the Sharp PS-929 ranks #42 (rated 2.5/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Sharp PS-929’s replacement, the Sharp XParty Sing PS-931, is rated 2.5/5 at $160.
The Klipsch Gig XXL is the better-sounding choice. A cheap party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with a big woofer, mic and guitar inputs, and karaoke reverb. Watch for: Bass is more warm than deep and can become muddy at high volume.
The Sharp PS-929 is the longer-running option. A battery party speaker with two woofers, a Super Bass button, lights, mic and guitar inputs, and a wired mic included. It is rated for 13 hours of battery against 8 for the Klipsch Gig XXL. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Klipsch Gig XXL. The tradeoff: Bass extension is only about 60Hz at -10dB, so it lacks deep bass.
Buy the Klipsch Gig XXL. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Sharp PS-929 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A cheap party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with a big woofer, mic and guitar inputs, and karaoke reverb.
A battery party speaker with two woofers, a Super Bass button, lights, mic and guitar inputs, and a wired mic included.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Gig XXL | Sharp PS-929 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $150 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #23 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #42 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) Cerametallic woofer + horn tweeter | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 2” tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 10.8”W x 11.4”D (551 x 275 x 290 mm) | 10.2” x 11” x 22” (260 x 280 x 560 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W RMS | 50W RMS |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
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