Short answer: the Sony ULT Tower 7. It ranks #1 of 51 party speakers by sound quality (rated 4.7/5) at $548 and is still sold new; the Soundcore Rave ranks #45 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Soundcore Rave’s replacement, the Soundcore Rave 3S, is rated 3.8/5 at $299.99.
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is the better-sounding, tougher pick. 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 IPX4, while the Soundcore Rave has no water resistance. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Rave lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore Rave lacks. 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 is the lighter choice. A party speaker with a long battery, wireless mics, vocal removal for karaoke, and colorful light shows. 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: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 7. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Soundcore Rave is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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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 party speaker with a long battery, wireless mics, vocal removal for karaoke, and colorful light shows.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 7 | Soundcore Rave | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $548.00 | $220 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | No |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (lights off; manufacturer specified) | 24 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) | 21.7” x 12.7” x 12.2” (552 x 322 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x woofer, 2x midrange, 2x front tweeter, 2x rear tweeter | 60W: Multiple drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | Yes (360 degree Party Sound) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 420W | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB charging) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
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