Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 5. It ranks #5 of 51 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $348. The Onn Large Party gen 2 ranks #17, rated 3.9/5, at $129, $219 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Onn Large Party gen 2 is the lighter pick. A budget party speaker on wheels with real bass impact, karaoke inputs and an FM radio. At 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Sony ULT Tower 5 at 28 lbs (12.7 kg). Watch for: The low price shows in the refinement.
The Sony ULT Tower 5 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A powerful party tower with deep bass, a removable long battery, and mic and XLR inputs for karaoke or DJ use. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Onn Large Party gen 2 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Onn Large Party gen 2 lacks. The catch: It has a shorter 20-hour battery claim than the Sony ULT Tower 7’s 30 hours, no wheels, and only IPX4 splash resistance.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $219 you would save on the Onn Large Party gen 2 does not close the gap.
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A budget party speaker on wheels with real bass impact, karaoke inputs and an FM radio.
A powerful party tower with deep bass, a removable long battery, and mic and XLR inputs for karaoke or DJ use.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | Sony ULT Tower 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $348.00 |
| Ranked | #17 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | RCA input |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC power cord |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| App | No | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) |
| EQ | No | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) |
| TWS | No | Yes (Stereo Pair) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes (USB-A and USB-C) |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 3 drivers: 1x 9” woofer, 2x 2.4” tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (571 x 295 x 300 mm) | 14.1” x 21.1” x 11.1” (358 x 536 x 282 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | 300W |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
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