Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7. It ranks #1 of 51 party speakers by sound quality, rated 4.7/5, at $548. The Soundcore Rave 3S ranks #19, rated 3.8/5, at $299.99, $248.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Rave 3S lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundcore Rave 3S. The catch: The reviewer notes that Auracast pairing is not backward-compatible with Sony’s older Party Connect speakers, and the hard-plastic corners lack protective rubber bumpers.
The Soundcore Rave 3S is the lighter pick. A big party speaker with two wireless microphones, a remote, and a vocal removal feature for karaoke nights. At 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Sony ULT Tower 7 at 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg). The tradeoff: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $248.01 saving on the Soundcore Rave 3S is not enough to make up the difference.
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A big, loud party speaker on wheels with punchy bass, a 30 hour battery, 360 degree sound and inputs for mics and instruments.
A big party speaker with two wireless microphones, a remote, and a vocal removal feature for karaoke nights.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 7 | Soundcore Rave 3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $299.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth 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 | 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) | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | No |
| Power Input | AC power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 2 Included |
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