Mackie Thump Go vs Soundcore Rave

Short answer: the Mackie Thump Go, unless you want the cheaper party box. It ranks #7 of 14 battery-powered PA speakers with an 8-inch high-output woofer and a 1-inch compression driver, and it costs $229.99 more than the Soundcore Rave. The Rave claims 24 hours from a 20,000mAh battery but has a pretty big lack of deep bass and rolled off treble; the Mackie is not quite as good sounding as an Everse 8 or S1 Pro.

Buy the Mackie Thump Go at $449.99 for a battery-powered PA speaker, or the Soundcore Rave at $220 for a party speaker instead.

If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Rave is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Mackie Thump Go.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Mackie Thump Go: $449.99 Amazon eBay

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. Measured bass extension of 57Hz (-3dB).

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 →

Amplifier Power	200W
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz
Bass Extension (-3dB)	57Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Cabinet Material	Polypropylene
Configuration	Battery-powered 2-way active PA
Coverage	90° H x 60° V
DSP	Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes
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
Frequency Response	57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Inputs	2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth
Maximum SPL	115dB
Microphone Input	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Rigging	35mm pole mount; monitor wedge
Stereo	No
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	17.6 lbs (8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Official Mackie Thump Go Product Page
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/DJs/comments/ydxjdb/i_used_the_mackie_thump_gos_for_an_indoor_venue/
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/livesound/comments/sbxm53/mackie_thump_go_review_portable_batterypowered_pa/
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Soundcore Rave: $220 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 20,000mAh battery for 24-hour claimed playtime. Booming bass and crisp vocals with colorful LED light show. IPX4 waterproof design for poolside/beach/outdoor use. AI-assisted karaoke removes vocals in real-time via Soundcore app. Wireless microphones included, eight preset lighting modes. Can link multiple speakers together. Long battery life, fun light patterns synced to music. Measured bass extension of ~60Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off. Discontinued.

Full Soundcore Rave review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~60Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	21.7” x 12.7” x 12.2” (552 x 322 x 310 mm)
Drivers	60W: Multiple drivers + passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	None
Lights	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)

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