Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom. It ranks #33 of 51 party speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $337.99 and is still sold new; the Sharp PS-929 ranks #42 (rated 2.5/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Sharp PS-929’s replacement, the Sharp XParty Sing PS-931, is rated 2.5/5 at $160.
The case for the Sharp PS-929: A battery party speaker with two woofers, a Super Bass button, lights, mic and guitar inputs, and a wired mic included. The catch: Bass extension is only about 60Hz at -10dB, so it lacks deep bass.
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 13 for the Sharp PS-929. At 13 lbs (5.9 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Sharp PS-929 at 19 lbs (8.6 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyUp up to 50 speakers), which the Sharp PS-929 cannot. The catch: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Sharp PS-929 is discontinued.
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A battery party speaker with two woofers, a Super Bass button, lights, mic and guitar inputs, and a wired mic included.
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
| Sharp PS-929 | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 Discontinued | $337.99 |
| Ranked | #42 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.2” x 11” x 22” (260 x 280 x 560 mm) | 7.5” x 7.5” x 14.3” (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 2” tweeters | 2x 5.66” woofers, 2x 0.98” tweeters, passive radiators |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2.6 hours |
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