Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom on measured sound quality, the Rockville Rock Party 6 on price. The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom ranks #33 of 51 party speakers, rated 3.2/5, at $337.99. The Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #51, rated 2.0/5, at $73.43, $264.56 cheaper.
Why pick the Rockville Rock Party 6: A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input. The catch: Bass is limited by its ~60Hz specification.
The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A compact party speaker with a long battery, aux and optical inputs, splash resistance, and a handle for carrying. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 6 for the Rockville Rock Party 6. It links with other speakers (PartyUp up to 50 speakers), which the Rockville Rock Party 6 cannot. The catch: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound.
Buy the Rockville Rock Party 6 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input.
A compact party speaker with a long battery, aux and optical inputs, splash resistance, and a handle for carrying.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rockville Rock Party 6 | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $73.43 | $337.99 |
| Ranked | #51 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 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 | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer + tweeters | 2x 5.66” woofers, 2x 0.98” tweeters, passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 9.8” x 9.5” x 22.8” (250 x 242 x 580 mm) | 7.5” x 7.5” x 14.3” (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2.6 hours |
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