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Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 vs Mackie Thump212

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mackie Thump212 is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 or Mackie Thump212?

The Mackie Thump212 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Mackie Thump212 is the cheaper at $299.99. The Mackie Thump212 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 Mackie Thump212
US price $599 $299.99
BrandElectro-VoiceMackie
Released2022
Max spl (dB) 127 128
Amplifier power (W) 1000 1400
Woofer size (in) 12 12
Frequency range (Hz) 48-20000 47-23000
Coverage angle (°) 90x60
Mixer channels 4 2
Has bluetooth Yes No
Onboard dsp Yes No
Amplifier class class-d
Enclosure material polypropylene
Weight (kg) 14.82 12.5

Sources — Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2: products.electrovoice.com (verified 2026-07-13). Mackie Thump212: mackie.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 and Mackie Thump212?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max spl (dB): Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 127 vs Mackie Thump212 128
  • Amplifier power (W): Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 1000 vs Mackie Thump212 1400
  • Frequency range (Hz): Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 48-20000 vs Mackie Thump212 47-23000
  • Mixer channels: Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 4 vs Mackie Thump212 2
  • Has bluetooth: Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 true vs Mackie Thump212 false
  • Onboard dsp: Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 true vs Mackie Thump212 false
  • Weight (kg): Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 14.82 vs Mackie Thump212 12.5

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