Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used, though neither ranks well in its class. Used, the Soundcore Rave+ is the better pick: it ranks #47 of 54 party speakers by sound quality (rated 2.4/5), against #52 (rated 2.1/5) for the Altec Lansing AL500. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 54 party speakers; for better sound, the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker ranks #11 at $249.
The Soundcore Rave+ is the lighter choice. A party speaker with a long battery, custom EQ, and splash resistance for poolside use. At 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg) it weighs much less than the Altec Lansing AL500 at 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyCast up to 100 speakers), which the Altec Lansing AL500 cannot. Watch for: Pretty big lack of deep bass.
What the Altec Lansing AL500 does well: A battery party speaker with Bluetooth, a microphone for singing, and stereo pairing with a second unit. The tradeoff: Bass extension is only about 60Hz at the minus 10dB point, so it lacks deep bass.
Buy the Soundcore Rave+ only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the Onn XL Wireless Party Speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave+ | Altec Lansing AL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 Discontinued | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #47 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7” x 12.6” x 12.2” (550 x 320 x 310 mm) | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” (133mm) woofers + 2x 2” (51mm) tweeters | 1x 5” woofer + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Strap | No | - |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Soundcore Rave+: reviews by Techder Audios and Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
- Altec Lansing AL500: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
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