Short answer: the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2. It ranks #65 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $90; the ION Pathfinder 320 ranks #100, rated 2.2/5, and costs $129.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. An affordable waterproof party speaker with a big woofer, lights, a karaoke mic input and FM radio. At 11 lbs (5 kg) it weighs much less than the ION Pathfinder 320 at 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the ION Pathfinder 320. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the ION Pathfinder 320 lacks. The catch: Lacking detail compared to the Onn Large Party gen 2 and not as deep of bass.
The ION Pathfinder 320 is the longer-running option. A wheeled party speaker with an enormous battery, splash resistance, FM radio and ports for charging phones. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 20 for the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 lacks. The catch: Bass is not as deep as competitors.
Buy the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the ION Pathfinder 320 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 | ION Pathfinder 320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $129.99 |
| Ranked | #65 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes (16 presets) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (High/Low frequency) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS / 200W peak | 200W |
| Dimensions | 9.6” x 10.9” x 15.1” (244.1 x 277.9 x 383 mm) | 15.1” x 10.4” x 19.4” (383.5 x 264.2 x 492.8 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5 kg) | 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer + tweeters | 2x 4” (102mm) drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
- ION Pathfinder 320: reviews by King Vegeta.
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