Short answer: the Sharp PS-929. It ranks #43 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $150; the Altec Lansing AL500 ranks #49 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Sharp PS-929 offers: 180W power with TWS capability to pair two units. 13-hour battery life. Watch for: Not very deep bass
What the Altec Lansing AL500 offers: Dual 8-inch subwoofers with full-range 3” horn tweeter for wide dispersion. 2500W power with 400W RMS output. Watch for: Not very deep bass
Buy the Sharp PS-929. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Altec Lansing AL500 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
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
| Sharp PS-929 | Altec Lansing AL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #43 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #49 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 10.2" x 11" x 22" (260 x 280 x 560 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters | 1x 5" woofer + passive radiators |
| 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 | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 19 lbs / 8.6 kg | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Output Power | 50W RMS | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sharp PS-929: $150 Sharp
Pros: 180W power with TWS capability to pair two units. 13-hour battery life. Rich, club-style bass, press Super Bass button for increased low-frequency power. LED flash lighting. Bluetooth wireless, auxiliary input, mic/guitar inputs, two USB ports. Wired microphone included. Vertical or horizontal positioning with built-in transport handle.
Cons: Not very deep bass
Full Sharp PS-929 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.2" x 11" x 22" (260 x 280 x 560 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19 lbs / 8.6 kg |
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Altec Lansing AL500: $200 Discontinued
Pros: Dual 8-inch subwoofers with full-range 3” horn tweeter for wide dispersion. 2500W power with 400W RMS output. Long-lasting lithium 12V/2400 mAh rechargeable battery. Wireless Bluetooth streaming and built-in microphone for singing. True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing capability. Portable party speaker system for outdoor entertaining.
Cons: Not very deep bass. Discontinued.
Full Altec Lansing AL500 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5" woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
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