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 Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
The case for the Onn Large Party gen 2: A budget party speaker on wheels with real bass impact, karaoke inputs and an FM radio. The tradeoff: The low price shows in the refinement.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the longer-running, lighter choice. A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. At 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Onn Large Party gen 2 at 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. The catch: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
Buy the Onn Large Party gen 2 at $129 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at $169.99 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Large Party gen 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (571 x 295 x 300 mm) | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W RMS (640W peak) | 140W |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
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