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 JBL Boombox 3 ranks #27 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $349.95.
Different sizes. The Onn XL is a 44.1 lbs (20 kg) party speaker on wheels with two wireless mics included. The Boombox 3 is a 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) boombox. Each is rated within its own class.
The Onn XL is the karaoke package, with dual 8 inch woofers, mic and guitar inputs, karaoke effects, lights and a claimed 16 hours. It is loud with punchy bass but bright on top, and some owners report distortion at high volume.
The Boombox 3 is rugged and portable: IP67 against the Onn’s IPX4, about 110dB measured, bass to about 43Hz and a claimed 24 hours. It is bass boosted with a mid bass dip and no EQ.
Buy the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker at $249 for a party speaker, or the JBL Boombox 3 at $349.95 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker | JBL Boombox 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.00 | $349.95 |
| Ranked | #11 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Weight | 44 lbs (19.96 kg) | 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 30.1”H x 15.7”W x 15.5”D (765.0 x 400.0 x 392.9 mm) | 19” x 10.1” x 7.9” (482 x 257 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual 2” (51mm) tweeters | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 180W AC / 136W battery |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2 inputs, karaoke mode) | No |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cable |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| 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 | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 25ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 100ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
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