Pyle Portable Bluetooth PA Speaker 800W vs Rockville SONIC-XXL

Buy the Pyle 12-inch PA speaker if you need a loud, bass-heavy party system with a wired microphone and XLR/RCA inputs for DJ or karaoke use. Buy the Rockville SONIC-XXL if you want a lighter, water-resistant speaker with much longer battery life and newer Bluetooth. The Pyle wins on raw output, driver size and input flexibility; the Rockville wins on build quality, portability and runtime. Owners of the Pyle praise the bass and lights but note the short battery life and plastic cabinet, while Rockville buyers praise the sound and water resistance but report that XLR microphones do not work.

• Choose the Pyle 12-inch PA speaker if you are hosting a backyard party or DJ set and need a loud 12-inch subwoofer, a bundled microphone and XLR/RCA connections.
• Choose the Rockville SONIC-XXL if you want a lighter speaker that survives splashes and runs for many hours on a charge.