Short answer: the Soundcore Rave+ for better sound quality, the Altec Lansing AL500 for the lower price. The Soundcore Rave+ ranks #44 of 50 party speakers at $240. The Altec Lansing AL500 ranks #49 at $200, $40 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Rave+ offers: Excellent sound quality praised by customers with clarity, definition, and bass response. Watch for: Pretty big lack of deep bass
What the Altec Lansing AL500 offers: Dual 8-inch subwoofers with full-range 3” horn tweeter for wide dispersion. 2500W power with 400W RMS output. Watch for: Not very deep bass
Buy the Soundcore Rave+ if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Altec Lansing AL500 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 50 party speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave+ | Altec Lansing AL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #44 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #49 of 50 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 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 |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.49 kg | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Output Power | 160W | - |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2" (51mm) tweeters | 1x 5" woofer + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Rave+: $240 Soundcore
Pros: Excellent sound quality praised by customers with clarity, definition, and bass response. Custom EQ option (Rave+ adds what original Rave lacked) for personalization. Long battery life exceeds JBL Partybox 100. IPX5 water rating for wet conditions (not submersible). Wireless connectivity and multi-device support.
Cons: Pretty big lack of deep bass
Full Soundcore Rave+ review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 21.7" x 12.6" x 12.2" (550 x 320 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2" (51mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 160W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.49 kg |
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Altec Lansing AL500: $200 Discontinued
Pros: Dual 8-inch subwoofers with full-range 3” horn tweeter for wide dispersion. 2500W power with 400W RMS output. Long-lasting lithium 12V/2400 mAh rechargeable battery. Wireless Bluetooth streaming and built-in microphone for singing. True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing capability. Portable party speaker system for outdoor entertaining.
Cons: Not very deep bass. Discontinued.
Full Altec Lansing AL500 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5" woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
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