These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Onn Large Party gen 2 ranks #17 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $129; the EcoXGear Defender ranks #85 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $299.99.
Why pick the Onn Large Party gen 2: A budget party speaker on wheels with real bass impact, karaoke inputs and an FM radio. It links with other speakers (Party Sync Mode), which the EcoXGear Defender cannot. The tradeoff: The low price shows in the refinement.
The EcoXGear Defender is the longer-running, lighter pick. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the Onn Large Party gen 2 at 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. Watch for: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
Buy the Onn Large Party gen 2 at $129 for a party speaker, or the EcoXGear Defender at $299.99 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | EcoXGear Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $299.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 52mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (571 x 295 x 300 mm) | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | 100W |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
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