Short answer: the Mackie Thump Go. It ranks #25 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $449.99; the Audiocase S5 ranks #26 and costs $645, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Mackie Thump Go offers: 8-inch custom high-output woofer + 1-inch compression driver delivers powerful audio with incredible dynamic range. Watch for: Not quite as good sounding as a Everse 8 or S1 Pro.
What the Audiocase S5 offers: Removable battery Watch for: Not stereo.
Buy the Mackie Thump Go. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Audiocase S5 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Audiocase S5 is rated for 30 hours versus 12 hours for the Mackie Thump Go.
Specifications Side By Side
| Mackie Thump Go | Audiocase S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 | $645 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Dimensions | 18" x 9.1" x 11.2" (457 x 230 x 285 mm) | 16.1" x 9.8" x 7.5" (410 x 250 x 190 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" compression driver | 2x 5" woofers, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (wired link) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Output Power | 200W | 2 x 73W |
| Max Volume | 115dB | 108dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Power Input | - | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Mackie Thump Go: $449.99 Amazon
Pros: 8-inch custom high-output woofer + 1-inch compression driver delivers powerful audio with incredible dynamic range. Built-in mini live mixer with two XLR/TRS combo inputs + 3.5mm aux. Up to 12 hours battery (5 hours comfortable gig time), removable for swapping spares. Lightweight 17.6 lbs. Balanced sound with crisp highs, tight lows, natural vocals. Pair two Mackie Thump Gos for stereo via app. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.
Cons: Not quite as good sounding as a Everse 8 or S1 Pro. Bluetooth pairing doesn’t auto connect every time. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Battery latch breaks easily. Handle on top also can break off. Not very deep bass
Full Mackie Thump Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 18" x 9.1" x 11.2" (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Audiocase S5: $645 Discontinued
Pros: Removable battery
Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass, not as much clarity as higher ranked speakers. Generally worse overall than the much cheaper Stormbox Blast. Discontinued.
Full Audiocase S5 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.1" x 9.8" x 7.5" (410 x 250 x 190 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 5" woofers, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Output Power | 2 x 73W |
| Party Mode | Yes (wired link) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
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