These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Mackie Thump Go ranks #8 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $449.99; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
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 Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, tougher 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 12 for the Mackie Thump Go. It is rated IP66, while the Mackie Thump Go has no water resistance. 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 Mackie Thump Go at $449.99 if you want a battery-powered PA speaker. Buy the Soundboks Rider at $599 if you want a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Mackie Thump Go | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #8 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Dimensions | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| IP Rating | None | IP66 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; monitor wedge | - |
| Coverage | 90° H x 60° V | - |
| DSP | Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | - | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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