Short answer: the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker. It ranks #11 of 54 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $249; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31, rated 3.4/5, and costs $599, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker is the better-sounding choice. 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 Soundboks Rider. The tradeoff: Sound favors punch and a forward/bright top end over refinement.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, lighter option. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 16 for the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs much less than the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker at 44 lbs (19.96 kg). It is rated IP66 against IPX4 for the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker. The catch: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Rider and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.00 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #11 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Weight | 44 lbs (19.96 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 30.1”H x 15.7”W x 15.5”D (765.0 x 400.0 x 392.9 mm) | - |
| Drivers | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual 2” (51mm) tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Amplifier Power | 240W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2 inputs, karaoke mode) | - |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Battery | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Party Mode | - | No (no TeamUp) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
- Soundboks Rider: reviews by M1MTechChannel, Xander and Forbes.
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