Short answer: the Soundboks Rider. It ranks #31 of 54 party speakers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5) at $599 and is still sold new; the Onn Large Party gen 1 ranks #41 (rated 2.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Onn Large Party gen 1’s replacement, the Onn Large Party gen 2, is rated 3.9/5 at $129.
The Soundboks Rider is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 13 for the Onn Large Party gen 1. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs much less than the Onn Large Party gen 1 at 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg). It is rated IP66, while the Onn Large Party gen 1 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
What the Onn Large Party gen 1 does well: A rolling party speaker with FM radio, a mic and guitar input, lights, and phone charging for casual outdoor parties. It links with other speakers (Party Sync Mode), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. The tradeoff: Sound is not a strong reason to seek one out.
Buy the Soundboks Rider. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Onn Large Party gen 1 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Rider | Onn Large Party gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $100 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #41 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Soundboks) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn | 8” (203mm) woofer + drivers |
| EQ | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP66 | None |
| Maximum SPL | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) | - |
| Party Mode | No (no TeamUp) | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C (65W fast charging) | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | - | 11.1” x 21.7” x 10.3” (281 x 552 x 262 mm) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Soundboks Rider: reviews by M1MTechChannel, Xander and Forbes.
- Onn Large Party gen 1: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
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