Short answer: the Skullcandy Barrel. It ranks #60 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $145; the Tronsmart Halo 200 ranks #76, rated 2.8/5, and costs $169.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Skullcandy Barrel is the better-sounding, tougher pick. A water resistant party speaker with a synced light show, bass boost and linking for many speakers. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Tronsmart Halo 200. Watch for: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
The Tronsmart Halo 200 is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. A three-way party speaker with dynamic lighting, an 18 hour battery and broadcast linking for many speakers. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 50Hz for the Skullcandy Barrel. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 12 for the Skullcandy Barrel. The catch: Not as deep bass as some of the top ranked.
Buy the Skullcandy Barrel. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tronsmart Halo 200 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Skullcandy Barrel | Tronsmart Halo 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.00 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #76 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | 44Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) | 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (Skullcandy app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 120W |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 22.1” x 9.6” (300 x 560.1 x 243.8 mm) | 15.2” x 11.1” x 10.5” (386 x 282 x 266 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 20mm drivers | 1x 5.7” (145mm) woofer + 2x 2.24” (57mm) mid-tweeters + 1x 1.22” (31mm) tweeter |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (Manufacturer specified) | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
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