Short answer: the Onn Large Party gen 2, because the Altec Lansing AL500 is discontinued. The AL500 claims 2500W of peak power with dual 8-inch drivers and a horn tweeter plus TWS pairing and karaoke mic input, but our notes say its bass isn’t very deep despite those numbers. The Onn has its own karaoke mic and guitar inputs, FM radio and wheels for less money, though Consumer Reports found its own bass boomy and treble smeared.
AL500 claims 2500W of peak power with dual 8” drivers and a horn tweeter plus TWS pairing and karaoke mic input, but our notes say bass isn’t very deep despite those numbers, and Altec Lansing has discontinued it.
Onn Large Party gen 2 has its own karaoke mic/guitar inputs, FM radio and wheels for less money, though Consumer Reports found its own bass boomy and treble smeared.
Buy the Onn Large Party gen 2 over the discontinued Altec Lansing AL500: it costs less with underwhelming bass on both sides.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Onn Large Party gen 2 at IPX4 (splashing) against the Altec Lansing AL500, which has no water resistance.
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A budget party speaker on wheels with real bass impact, karaoke inputs and an FM radio.
A battery party speaker with Bluetooth, a microphone for singing, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | Altec Lansing AL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #17 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| FM Tuner | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 1x 5” woofer + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (571 x 295 x 300 mm) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
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