JBL PartyBox Ultimate vs JBL PartyBox On-the-Go 2 Plus

The PartyBox Ultimate is the pick for a fixed party room, backyard or venue: 1100W RMS, two 9-inch subwoofers, Dolby Atmos and a big light show, but it weighs 39.5 kg and has no battery. The On-the-Go 2 Plus is the one to carry: 100W, 15 hours of battery, a wireless mic and a shoulder strap at 6.45 kg. Both are IPX4 and app-controlled; owners of the Ultimate praise loud, deep sound and knock its weight and missing battery, while the smaller unit trades output for portability.

• Choose the PartyBox Ultimate if the speaker stays in one place and you want the loudest, deepest bass JBL makes for a large room or yard.
• Choose the On-the-Go 2 Plus if you need a battery, a carry handle and a wireless mic for karaoke anywhere.