Mackie
Mackie Thump212
$299.99Cheaper
Released 2022
Best Pa Speakers · head-to-head
Mackie Thump212 vs PreSonus AIR12
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mackie Thump212 is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
PreSonus
PreSonus AIR12
$524.99
Which is better: the Mackie Thump212 or PreSonus AIR12?
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 | Mackie Thump212 | PreSonus AIR12 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299.99 | $524.99 |
| Brand | Mackie | PreSonus |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Max spl (dB) | 128 | 123 |
| Amplifier power (W) | 1400 | 1200 |
| Woofer size (in) | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency range (Hz) | 47-23000 | 48-20000 |
| Coverage angle (°) | — | 90x60 |
| Mixer channels | 2 | 2 |
| Has bluetooth | No | No |
| Onboard dsp | No | Yes |
| Amplifier class | class-d | class-d-ab-hybrid |
| Enclosure material | — | polypropylene |
| Weight (kg) | 12.5 | 17 |
Sources — Mackie Thump212: mackie.com (verified 2026-07-13). PreSonus AIR12: presonus.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Mackie Thump212 and PreSonus AIR12?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max spl (dB): Mackie Thump212 128 vs PreSonus AIR12 123
- Amplifier power (W): Mackie Thump212 1400 vs PreSonus AIR12 1200
- Frequency range (Hz): Mackie Thump212 47-23000 vs PreSonus AIR12 48-20000
- Onboard dsp: Mackie Thump212 false vs PreSonus AIR12 true
- Amplifier class: Mackie Thump212 class-d vs PreSonus AIR12 class-d-ab-hybrid
- Weight (kg): Mackie Thump212 12.5 vs PreSonus AIR12 17