Short answer: the Philips NX200 for better sound quality, the Rockville Rock Party 6 for the lower price. The Philips NX200 ranks #40 of 50 party speakers at $299. The Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #50 at $99.95, $199.05 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 Rockville Rock Party 6 offers: It’s cheap. Watch for: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
Buy the Philips NX200 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Rockville Rock Party 6 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.
If battery life is a priority, the Philips NX200 is rated for 14 hours versus 6 hours for the Rockville Rock Party 6.
Specifications Side By Side
| Philips NX200 | Rockville Rock Party 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 Discontinued | $99.95 |
| Ranked | #40 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #50 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 21.9" x 11.2" (268 x 556 x 285 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters | 6.5" (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 17 lbs / 7.7 kg | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 kg |
| Output Power | 80W RMS | - |
| Discontinued | 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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Rockville Rock Party 6: $99.95 Amazon
Pros: It’s cheap.
Cons: No deep bass, slightly harsh upper mids
Full Rockville Rock Party 6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs / 5.4 kg |
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