Short answer: the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi on measured sound quality, the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 on price. The JBL Boombox 3 Wifi ranks #26 of 112 boombox speakers, rated 3.8/5, at $389.95. The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 ranks #65, rated 3.1/5, at $90, $299.95 cheaper.
The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 is the lighter option. An affordable waterproof party speaker with a big woofer, lights, a karaoke mic input and FM radio. At 11 lbs (5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi at 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg). It links with other speakers (Party Sync Mode), which the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi cannot. Watch for: Lacking detail compared to the Onn Large Party gen 2 and not as deep of bass.
The JBL Boombox 3 Wifi is the better-sounding choice. A big, waterproof stereo boombox with Wi-Fi, a long battery and enough volume for any outdoor party. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2. The tradeoff: Bass boosted.
Buy the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the JBL Boombox 3 Wifi if sound quality matters more than the price.
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An affordable waterproof party speaker with a big woofer, lights, a karaoke mic input and FM radio.
A big, waterproof stereo boombox with Wi-Fi, a long battery and enough volume for any outdoor party.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 | JBL Boombox 3 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $389.95 |
| Ranked | #65 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | Yes (16 presets) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS / 200W peak | 200W AC / 140W battery |
| Dimensions | 9.6” x 10.9” x 15.1” (244.1 x 277.9 x 383 mm) | 19.1” x 10.1” x 7.9” (484 x 256 x 200 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer + tweeters | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Strap | - | No |
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