Short answer: the Soundboks Mix on measured sound quality, the Rockville Rock Party 6 on price. The Soundboks Mix ranks #34 of 51 party speakers, rated 3.2/5, at $799. The Rockville Rock Party 6 ranks #51, rated 2.0/5, at $73.43, $725.57 cheaper.
The Soundboks Mix is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 6 for the Rockville Rock Party 6. It is rated IP65, while the Rockville Rock Party 6 has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers), which the Rockville Rock Party 6 cannot. The tradeoff: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
The Rockville Rock Party 6 is the lighter choice. A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input. At 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundboks Mix at 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Mix.
Buy the Soundboks Mix if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Rockville Rock Party 6 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging.
A budget battery party speaker with a woofer, tweeters, Bluetooth, and an aux input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Mix | Rockville Rock Party 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $73.43 |
| Ranked | #34 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) | 9.8” x 9.5” x 22.8” (250 x 242 x 580 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter | 6.5” (165mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | None |
| Maximum SPL | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 72W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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