Short answer: the Onn Large Party gen 1. It ranks #39 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $100; the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 ranks #42 and costs $249, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Onn Large Party gen 1 offers: 80W RMS / 160W peak output for immersive audio. Watch for: Bass is not deep, some midrange peaks.
What the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 offers: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks Watch for: Not as deep bass as others in the class
Buy the Onn Large Party gen 1. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 50 party speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 1 | Panasonic SC-TMAX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 Discontinued | $249 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #39 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #42 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~57Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer + drivers | 160mm woofer, 50mm tweeter |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | - | 18.7" x 9.8" x 10.4" (475 x 250 x 265 mm) |
| Output Power | - | 150W RMS |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Onn Large Party gen 1: $100 Discontinued
Pros: 80W RMS / 160W peak output for immersive audio. Up to 13 hours battery playtime. 5 multicolor LED lighting effects. FM radio, 3.5mm aux jack, USB output charging port, microphone/guitar jack. Bluetooth wireless streaming. Budget-friendly with long battery life and easy Bluetooth connectivity.
Cons: Bass is not deep, some midrange peaks. Sounds boxy at higher volumes. Gets distorted at high volume. Replaced by the Onn Large Party gen 2, which is a big improvement all around and the one you should buy. Discontinued.
Full Onn Large Party gen 1 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer + drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg |
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Panasonic SC-TMAX5: $249 Discontinued
Pros: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
Full Panasonic SC-TMAX5 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~57Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 18.7" x 9.8" x 10.4" (475 x 250 x 265 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 160mm woofer, 50mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 150W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
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