Short answer: the Soundcore Rave. It ranks #45 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $220; the Sony GTK-XB72 ranks #47 and costs $349, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Soundcore Rave: 20,000mAh battery for 24-hour claimed playtime. The tradeoff: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off.
What the Sony GTK-XB72 gets right: Exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, vibrant multi-colored LED lights. The catch: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning.
Buy the Soundcore Rave. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sony GTK-XB72 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
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 | Sony GTK-XB72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $349 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #45 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #47 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 23 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs / 9.8 kg | 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Drivers | 60W: Multiple drivers + passive radiators | 10cm driver + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Rave: $220 Soundcore
Pros: 20,000mAh battery for 24-hour claimed playtime. Booming bass and crisp vocals with colorful LED light show. IPX4 waterproof design for poolside/beach/outdoor use. AI-assisted karaoke removes vocals in real-time via Soundcore app. Wireless microphones included, eight preset lighting modes. Can link multiple speakers together. Long battery life, fun light patterns synced to music.
Cons: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off
Full Soundcore Rave review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 60W: Multiple drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs / 9.8 kg |
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Sony GTK-XB72: $349 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, vibrant multi-colored LED lights. ClearAudio+ and Extra Bass technology for dynamic sound. LIVE SOUND button with angled speakers and DSP for 3D sound experience. FM radio, USB, RCA inputs with Music Center app control for lighting effects and EQ. Easy to use with convenient Bluetooth and FM radio.
Cons: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning. Discontinued.
Full Sony GTK-XB72 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 23 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 10cm driver + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg |
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