Short answer: the Onn Large Party gen 2. It ranks #17 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $129; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31, rated 3.4/5, and costs $599, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Onn Large Party gen 2 is the better-sounding option. 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 Soundboks Rider cannot. The catch: The low price shows in the refinement.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, lighter pick. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 12 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Onn Large Party gen 2 at 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg). It is rated IP66 against IPX4 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. The tradeoff: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Onn Large Party gen 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Rider and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #17 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | Partially | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| App | No | Yes (Soundboks) |
| EQ | No | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| 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) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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