Short answer: the gen 2, and the gen 1’s own review agrees. The gen 2 ranks #17 of 53 party speakers against the gen 1’s #40, for $29 more.
This is a rare case where the older model’s own cons text tells you what to buy. The gen 1’s cons state it plainly: replaced by the Onn Large Party gen 2, which is a big improvement all around and the one you should buy. Its other cons describe bass that is not deep, some midrange peaks, and a sound that gets boxy and distorted at higher volumes. The gen 2’s pros confirm the fix, calling it a huge improvement over the gen 1 with much deeper bass, on top of being an insane value speaker.
What the gen 2 adds:
- IPX4 splash resistance, where the gen 1 has no water resistance rating at all.
- A microphone input with karaoke echo effect and a guitar input, both missing on the gen 1.
- FM radio, listed as a feature on the gen 2 spec sheet but not confirmed on the gen 1’s.
What the gen 1 keeps in its favor: the gen 2’s own cons note it is not quite as loud as the old one, and the gen 1 keeps true stereo output and TWS pairing, which the gen 2 does not have.
Buy the gen 2. Its own predecessor’s review points you straight to it, and the deeper, cleaner bass is worth the higher price.
Buy the gen 1 only if you find one at a steep discount and pure maximum loudness matters more to you than bass depth or clarity.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | Onn Large Party gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $100 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #17 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 8” (203mm) woofer + drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (571 x 295 x 300 mm) | 11.1” x 21.7” x 10.3” (281 x 552 x 262 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
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