Short answer: the Sony SRS-XV500 for better sound quality, the Onn Large Party gen 2 for the lower price. The Sony SRS-XV500 ranks #16 of 53 party speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $315.99. The Onn Large Party gen 2 ranks #17, rated 3.9/5, at $129, $186.99 cheaper.
The Sony SRS-XV500 is the longer-running option. A slightly warm party speaker with plenty of bass punch that gets very loud outdoors, plus karaoke inputs and a long battery. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the Onn Large Party gen 2. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Onn Large Party gen 2 lacks. The catch: RTINGS measured poor directivity, so the sound changes noticeably as you move off to the sides.
Why pick the Onn Large Party gen 2: A budget party speaker on wheels with real bass impact, karaoke inputs and an FM radio. Watch for: The low price shows in the refinement.
Buy the Sony SRS-XV500 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Onn Large Party gen 2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XV500 | Onn Large Party gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315.99 | $129 |
| Ranked | #16 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 55W RMS | 160W RMS (640W peak) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 140mm woofers + 2x 60mm tweeters | Dual 8” (203mm) woofers + dual tweeters |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (two 6.3mm inputs) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.2”H x 10.6”W x 11.6”D (564 x 269 x 294 mm) | 22.5”H x 11.6”W x 11.8”D (571 x 295 x 300 mm) |
| Weight | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| Strap | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | - | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| App | - | No |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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