Short answer: the Electrotec Stage One if sound quality matters most, the Mackie Thump Go if price matters most. The Electrotec Stage One ranks #2 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $1,450. The Mackie Thump Go ranks #8, rated 3.6/5, at $449.99, $1,000.01 cheaper.
What the Mackie Thump Go does well: A light battery PA speaker with a built in mixer and swappable battery, built for loud small gigs. Watch for: Not quite as good sounding as a Electro-Voice Everse 8 or S1 Pro.
The Electrotec Stage One is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A battery PA speaker with very high output, a claimed 100 hour battery and weather resistance, built for events. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 12 for the Mackie Thump Go. It is rated IPX6, while the Mackie Thump Go has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (SKAA), which the Mackie Thump Go cannot. Watch for: It prioritizes maximum output and endurance over truly deep bass, so it will not replace a dedicated subwoofer for low-frequency-heavy music.
Buy the Mackie Thump Go when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Electrotec Stage One when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A light battery PA speaker with a built in mixer and swappable battery, built for loud small gigs.
A battery PA speaker with very high output, a claimed 100 hour battery and weather resistance, built for events.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Mackie Thump Go | Electrotec Stage One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 | $1450 |
| Ranked | #8 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #2 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver | Dual 1.5” compression drivers (tweeters) + 2x 4” woofers + passive radiators (PA system configuration) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IPX6 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, USB-C audio, USB media player, Bluetooth |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (SKAA) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) | 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB | 128dB max output (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 400W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | Battery-powered active PA |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | Phenolic and vinyl coated birch plywood |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; monitor wedge | Pole mount |
| Coverage | 90° H x 60° V | - |
| DSP | Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes | App-controlled EQ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Outputs | - | Aux, XLR |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes (dual) |
| SKAA | - | Yes |
| SKAA Latency | - | 19ms |
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