Short answer: the Sony SRS-XV500, if you are buying new. The Sony SRS-XP500 ranks higher than the Rockville Rock Party 6 (#15 vs #51 of 51 party speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Sony SRS-XV500, is rated 4.0/5 at $315.99 and is still sold new.
The Rockville Rock Party 6 is the lighter pick. A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input. At 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony SRS-XP500 at 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg).
The Sony SRS-XP500 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A smaller party speaker with balanced, punchy sound, a long battery, splash resistance, and a mic input for karaoke. Its bass reaches about 42Hz before falling 10dB, against 60Hz for the Rockville Rock Party 6. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 6 for the Rockville Rock Party 6. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Rockville Rock Party 6 lacks. The tradeoff: Not as loud and bass not as deep as a JBL Partybox 100 or JBL Partybox 110.
Buy the Sony SRS-XV500, the replacement for the discontinued Sony SRS-XP500; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Rockville Rock Party 6.
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A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input.
A smaller party speaker with balanced, punchy sound, a long battery, splash resistance, and a mic input for karaoke.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rockville Rock Party 6 | Sony SRS-XP500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $73.43 | $549.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #51 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer + tweeters | 2x 140mm woofers + 2x 50mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 9.8” x 9.5” x 22.8” (250 x 242 x 580 mm) | 10.8” x 22.5” x 11.6” (275 x 572 x 295 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
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