These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker ranks #11 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $249; the EcoXGear Defender ranks #85 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $299.99.
What the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker does well: A loud wheeled karaoke party speaker with punchy bass, two included wireless mics, and guitar inputs at a reasonable price. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the EcoXGear Defender. The catch: Sound favors punch and a forward/bright top end over refinement.
The EcoXGear Defender is the longer-running, lighter pick. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 16 for the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker at 44 lbs (19.96 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker. The catch: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
Buy the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker at $249 if you want a party speaker. Buy the EcoXGear Defender at $299.99 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker | EcoXGear Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.00 | $299.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Weight | 44 lbs (19.96 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Dimensions | 30.1”H x 15.7”W x 15.5”D (765.0 x 400.0 x 392.9 mm) | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual 2” (51mm) tweeters | 52mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 100W |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2 inputs, karaoke mode) | - |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
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