Short answer: the Onn Large Party gen 1 ranks #39 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $100; the Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #50 at $99.95. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
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 Rockville Rock Party 6 offers: It’s cheap. Watch for: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
Buy the Onn Large Party gen 1 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Rockville Rock Party 6 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 50 party speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Onn Large Party gen 1 is rated for 13 hours versus 6 hours for the Rockville Rock Party 6.
Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 1 | Rockville Rock Party 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 Discontinued | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #39 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #50 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 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 | 6.5" (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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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Rockville Rock Party 6: $99.95 Amazon
Pros: It’s cheap.
Cons: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
Full Rockville Rock Party 6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 kg |
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