Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7 for battery life and coverage, the Mackie Thump Go for mixing at a lower price. The Tower 7’s claimed 30-hour battery beats the Thump Go’s 12 hours, and its wheels and 360-degree seven-driver layout make it the easier all-day party speaker. The Thump Go costs less at $396 and brings a built-in 2-channel mixer with XLR/TRS combo inputs in an 17.6 lbs (8 kg) cabinet.
This pits Sony’s Tower 7, a 360-degree consumer party speaker, against the Mackie Thump Go, a performer-focused battery PA. The Tower 7 offers seven drivers for 360-degree sound, a claimed 30-hour battery, wheels, IPX4 splash resistance, 10-band EQ and a full RCA/XLR/USB-C/mic input section. The Mackie Thump Go offers a built-in 2-channel mixer with XLR/TRS combo inputs, an 8-inch woofer, a swappable 12-hour battery, and just 17.6 lbs (8 kg) of weight.
Choose the Tower 7 for longer claimed battery life, wheels for easier transport and immersive 360-degree party sound: Its claimed 30h battery beats the Mackie Thump Go’s 12h. Its wheels also make it easier to roll between rooms or events. Its 360-degree drivers and ULT1/ULT2/EQ modes suit a living-room-to-backyard party speaker better than a performer-focused PA cabinet.
Choose the Mackie Thump Go for true multi-channel mixing at the lowest price here: Its independent-channel mixer with dedicated gain/EQ per input suits a performer or DJ better than the Tower 7’s single mic/line jack. At $396 it also costs less.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7 ($548) for a party speaker; the Mackie Thump Go ($396) suits a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Sony ULT Tower 7 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Mackie Thump Go at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 7 | Mackie Thump Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $396.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | Yes |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (lights off; manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 16.6” x 28” (348 x 422 x 711 mm) | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | No |
| Power Input | AC power cord | - |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | - | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount; monitor wedge |
| Coverage | - | 90° H x 60° V |
| DSP | - | Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
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