TONOR K20 vs Singing Machine ISM9025
Choose by where the lyrics show. The ISM9025 has a 10.1-inch touchscreen, built-in apps and HDMI, and runs on an AC adapter, per Singing Machine. The TONOR K20 is a party speaker with an 8-inch subwoofer and a battery TONOR rates at up to 12 hours; TONOR lists no HDMI, so lyrics stay on your phone. Both include two wireless mics.
Side by side
| Spec | TONOR K20 Wireless Karaoke Machine | Singing Machine Ultimate Wi-Fi Karaoke Party (ISM9025) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 2 wireless | 2 rechargeable wireless (+2 wired jacks) |
| Screen | none | 10.1-inch touchscreen |
| TV connection | No HDMI listed | HDMI port |
| Power | Rechargeable, up to 12 h (maker) | AC adapter |
| Source | TONOR (K20 Wireless Karaoke Machine page) and TONOR (K20 with 2 Wireless Microphones page) | Singing Machine |
| Buy | Check price on Amazon | Check price on Amazon |
From each maker's published specs. "Not stated" means the maker source we used doesn't say.
Lyrics: built-in screen or your phone
The ISM9025 shows lyrics on its own 10.1-inch touchscreen, and Singing Machine lists an HDMI port to put them on a TV. Its built-in apps include YouTube, SMC Karaoke and other apps the maker lists. The TONOR K20 has no screen and TONOR lists no HDMI: you play songs from a phone or tablet over Bluetooth, USB, a TF card or AUX, and read the lyrics there. See how to connect a karaoke machine to a TV.
Microphones
Both include two wireless mics. Singing Machine says the ISM9025's are rechargeable and adds two jacks for wired mics, which aren't included. TONOR doesn't say how the K20's mics are powered on the pages we used, so check the listing.
Power
The ISM9025 runs on the AC adapter in the box, and the maker gives its weight as 8.4 lb. The K20 has a built-in 7000 mAh battery that TONOR rates at up to 12 hours of music playback. TONOR doesn't give the K20's weight on the pages we used.
Who each suits
Choose the ISM9025 if a group wants lyrics on a screen, built-in apps and room for wired mics. More on the ISM9025 profile.
Choose the TONOR K20 if you stream from a phone and want a big woofer and battery power, indoors or out. More on the TONOR K20 profile, or browse karaoke machines for home parties.
FAQ
Which is more portable, the TONOR K20 or the ISM9025?
The K20 has a built-in battery that TONOR rates at up to 12 hours of music playback. The ISM9025 runs on an AC adapter, per Singing Machine, so it needs a socket.
Which one puts lyrics on a TV, the K20 or the ISM9025?
The ISM9025, which lists an HDMI port. TONOR lists no HDMI for the K20, so lyrics stay on the phone or tablet playing the song.
Do both include two wireless microphones?
Yes. TONOR lists two wireless mics with the K20, and Singing Machine lists two rechargeable wireless mics with the ISM9025, plus two wired-mic jacks.