Short answer: the Philips NX200 for better sound quality, the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 for the lower price. The Philips NX200 ranks #40 of 50 party speakers at $299. The Panasonic SC-TMAX5 ranks #42 at $249, $50 cheaper.
What the Philips NX200 offers: 160W maximum output (80W RMS), 2x 2” tweeters + 2x 5.25” bass drivers. Watch for: No deep bass, mids are a little harsh
What the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 offers: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks Watch for: Not as deep bass as others in the class
Buy the Philips NX200 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Panasonic SC-TMAX5 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 50 party speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Philips NX200 | Panasonic SC-TMAX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 Discontinued | $249 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #40 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #42 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | ~57Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 21.9" x 11.2" (268 x 556 x 285 mm) | 18.7" x 9.8" x 10.4" (475 x 250 x 265 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters | 160mm woofer, 50mm tweeter |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 17 lbs / 7.7 kg | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Output Power | 80W RMS | 150W RMS |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Philips NX200: $299 Discontinued
Pros: 160W maximum output (80W RMS), 2x 2” tweeters + 2x 5.25” bass drivers. Up to 14 hours playtime with built-in battery (or unlimited plugged in). Multiple color LED effects synchronized with music. Karaoke features with echo and voice switching. 2x mic inputs + 1x guitar input. Up to 10m Bluetooth range. Dual Philips speaker pairing via 3.5mm line-in.
Cons: No deep bass, mids are a little harsh. Discontinued.
Full Philips NX200 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 21.9" x 11.2" (268 x 556 x 285 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 80W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17 lbs / 7.7 kg |
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Panasonic SC-TMAX5: $249 Discontinued
Pros: Sounds reasonable, a few upper mid peaks
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the class. Discontinued.
Full Panasonic SC-TMAX5 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~57Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 18.7" x 9.8" x 10.4" (475 x 250 x 265 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 160mm woofer, 50mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 150W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
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