Short answer: the JBL Eon One Compact for a mixer, the Onn Large Party gen 2 on price. The Eon One Compact’s 4-channel mixer includes XLR/TRS preamps with phantom power for condenser mics and an 8-inch woofer extending to 37.5Hz, but it is quite distorted at full volume with rolled-off treble, and it plays mono. The Onn costs far less with karaoke mic and guitar inputs and wheels of its own, though Consumer Reports found its bass boomy and treble smeared.
Eon One Compact’s 4-channel mixer includes XLR/TRS preamps with phantom power for condenser mics and an 8” woofer extending to 37.5Hz, but it’s quite distorted at full volume with rolled-off treble, and it plays mono.
Onn Large Party gen 2 costs far less with karaoke mic/guitar inputs and wheels of its own, though Consumer Reports found its bass boomy and treble smeared.
Buy the JBL Eon One Compact if you need its 4-channel mixer with phantom power for mics or instruments. Buy the Onn Large Party gen 2 for basic party and karaoke use at a much lower price.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Onn Large Party gen 2 at IPX4 (splashing) against the JBL Eon One Compact, 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 light battery PA speaker with a four channel mixer, phantom power for condenser mics, and a swappable 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | JBL Eon One Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #17 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 8” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| 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) | 11.5” x 10” x 15.7” (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | 150W |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 6.3mm Hi-Z instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount |
| Coverage | - | 100° H x 50° V |
| Maximum SPL | - | 112dB |
| DSP | - | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ and effects |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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