This page ranks 63 boombox size powered Bluetooth speakers. The boombox size powered Bluetooth speaker size is a good size class of reasonably deep bass, compact size and reasonable weight. A truly portable party speaker that doesn’t take up a huge amount of room. Most of these will fit in a big backpack. The best ones here are quite loud and have no problem shaking walls and floors at around 50% volume. The best here will have bass extension similar to a 8” woofer tower speaker. The only thing you’re getting by stepping up to the Extreme size is more volume and very deep bass. IPX7 water resistant unless otherwise noted. All speakers in this class need AC to charge unless noted.
To the average non-audiophile, generally speakers in the top 50% of this category will likely sound “good” to you. To the critical listener, generally speakers in the top 20% of this category will likely sound “good” to you. Don’t be afraid to pick one of those if you have budget, feature or aesthetic priorities. There’s a lot of good speakers out there.
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#1 Earfun Uboom X: $118 with clipped coupon and code UBOOMXDR on the payment page
- Positives: Tuned by Oluv and he knocked it out of the park again. Deeper bass than the Stormbox Blast. Extremely neutral, possibly the best of any modern Bluetooth speaker slightly behind the Vifa Helsinki. The app has sound profiles created by Oluv for Studio, Indoor, Indoor+, Outdoor, Outdoor+, BOOM xxX, and Ground 0 (for use outdoors when placed on the ground facing up) which are all fantastic. This is the only speaker that sounds correct at every single volume level due to Oluv’s individual EQ settings at each volume level. Other speakers will need a different EQ at each volume level. Amazing sounding at low levels as it boosts bass and treble at low levels to account for the equal-loudness contour. Just considering the midrange and treble, this speaker is better sounding than the Earfun Uboom L. I personally have one and have been testing it since July and can confirm everything that Oluv has said is true.
- Negatives: The out of the box 0.33 firmware sounds horrible, please update it using the app
- Weight: 9.2lbs / 4.18kg
- Max Volume: 110db
- Bass Extension: ~38hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 30 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Aux Latency: 16ms
- Power Bank: Yes
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes (10 band)
- TWS: Yes
- Latency: SBC Video mode 48ms, AAC Video mode 128ms, SBC 112ms, AAC 176ms
- Party Mode: Yes (Up to 50 speakers)
- Built in Microphone: Yes
- IP Rating: IP67
- Power Input: USB-C
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audiophile housewife: Tribit Stormbox Blast vs Earfun UBoom X, a PROPER sound test 😎
- Audiophile housewife: B&O Beolit 20 vs Earfun UBoom X - everything fake?
- Mateusz Cholewa: EarFun UBOOM X Deep Bass 🆚 Tribit Stormbox Blast🎶Review👌
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/harman-kardon-go-107508888
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-3-109640648
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-107936392
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-3-107811131
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/uboom-x-desktop-112000449
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-109887332
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/uboom-x-final-107131115
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/tribit-stormbox-106255927
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-106109816
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-106176357
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-105747123
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-3-105693987
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-2-105645365
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-1-104380759
- Alan Ross Reviews: Earfun Uboom X Mini Boombox bluetooth speaker, a PROPER review 😝
- Links
#2 Tribit Stormbox Blast: $160 after coupon
- Positives: Amazing speaker given its size, competes well with some speakers in the Extreme size class, bass almost as deep as a Partybox 100. Quite neutral in the default and xbass modes, but try Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ for a slightly more neutral sound. Oluv has mentioned v3.5 now uses his EQ as the defaults and sounds extremely good. 2 different light modes or can be turned off.
- Negatives: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5khz. Without the above EQ this speaker would rank around #4 in the rankings. The curved underside of the handle makes it a little harder to grip and can be uncomfortable to carry long distances.
- Max Volume: 108db
- Bass Extension: 43hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 11.6lbs / 5.3kg
- Battery Life: 30 hours
- Latency: 66ms
- Aux Latency: 0ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Party Mode: No
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46QtNAbtFyU
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO11s6E9RPs
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Blast vs JBL Boombox 2 big bass boombox speakers 💕
- Alan Ross Reviews: pound for pound battle! WKing X20 D20 vs Stormbox Blast! OMG its a shocker!
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Motion x600 (best speaker ever) or two motion booms?
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVHqBzBN8Dg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33s1WsRBMs
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: Tribit Stormbox Blast 🆚 Sony SRS-XG500 - Tailgater Special - Battery Powered ☢️ Bass Boost Enabled.
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Blast or two Motion Boom Pluses for best cheap boombox?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Blast or Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 Mini by an old bloke!
- InFaze Audio: SPEAKER SHOOTOUT Does the Tribit Stormbox Blast Beat the InFaze Audio MS5CX?
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: Soundcore Boom 2 Plus VS Tribit Stormbox Blast 🛜 Boombox Basement Battle 📊Custom EQ 🔥Who You Got?
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzgfvGWsnSc
- Alan Ross Reviews: Not quite! JBL Authentics 300 review and sound test vs Boombox 3, Encore and Stormbox Blast
- Techder Audios: Tribit Stormbox Blast VS Teufel Boomster “BASS VS FUNCTIONS!”
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/soundboks-4-vs-104257079
- Links
#3 JBL Partybox Encore: $275
- Positives: Likely the best sound quality in the class. 2 included wireless microphones.
- Negatives: Only 10 hours of battery at medium volume. Poor water rating.
- Max Volume: 108db
- Bass Extension: 38hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 13lbs / 5.9kg
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- Latency: 100ms
- Aux Latency: 17ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX4
- USB Playback: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- App: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Party Mode: No
- EQ: Yes (3 band)
- Stereo: Partially (1 Woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#4 JBL Partybox Encore Essential: $250
- Positives: Likely the best sound quality in the class.
- Negatives: Only 6 hours of battery at medium volume. Poor Water rating.
- Bass Extension: 38hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 13lbs / 5.9kg
- Battery Life: 6 hours
- Latency: 100ms
- Aux Latency: 17ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX4
- USB Playback: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- App: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Party Mode: No
- EQ: Yes (3 band)
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#5 Harman Kardon Go+ Play 3: $350
- Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass. Deepest bass out of any speaker in this size. Sound is more natural than the Go+play2. Use the hidden EQ modes to adjust the bass up when outside and down when inside. To adjust bass, quickly press the bluetooth and volume down buttons together, the number of light flashes tell you what mode you’re in. To adjust treble, quickly press the volume up and phone buttons at the same time, the number of yellow flashes on the light tell you what mode you are in.
- Negatives: Not as loud as others. Only 8 hours of battery at medium volume. No water rating.
- Max Volume: 103db
- Bass Extension: 35hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 10.4lbs / 4.7kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Latency: 120ms
- Aux Latency: 112ms
- TWS: Yes
- App: No
- EQ: Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment)
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: None
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Harman Kardon Go+ Play 3 vs Go Play 2, the holy grail has arrived? ✔
- Alan Ross Reviews: Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 hidden eq modes - world has gone crazy! 🤣
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNOPnN-sMI8
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/harman-kardon-go-100467989
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/harman-kardon-go-100339904
- Links
#6 Aiwa Exos-9: $250
- Positives: Still a great sounding speaker even against today’s models.
- Negatives: Features are lacking, generally not recommended anymore, not sold new anymore. No water rating.
- Bass Extension: 44hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 15.3lbs / 6.9kg
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power cable
- IP Rating: None
- TWS: No
- EQ: Yes
- App: No
- Party Mode: No
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#7 Vifa Copenhagen 2.0: $800
- Negatives: 350hz and 2-3khz peak. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of those instead if you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a way cheaper price. No water rating.
- Bass Extension: 46hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 10.25lbs / 4.65kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- TWS: No
- App: No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only)
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: None
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#8 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8: $155
- Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass.
- Negatives: Not as loud as others. No water rating.
- Max Volume: 96db
- Bass Extension: 35hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 7.76lbs / 3.52kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Latency: 175ms
- Aux Latency: 42ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- IP Rating: None
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- Built in Microphone: Yes
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 review - part 2 of 3
- Alan Ross Reviews: Onyx Studio 8 vs HK Onyx 6, Xtreme 3, PartyBox Encore, Go+ Play, Bag of Riddim! part 3 of 3
- Alan Ross Reviews: Dead room vs Live room - Onyx studio 8 self tuning test! part 1 of 3
- Alan Ross Reviews: Ultimate HK Onyx Studio speaker review and comparison! 8 speakers!
- Links
#9 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6: $130
- Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass. Oluv liked it slightly better than the newer Onyx 7.
- Negatives: 8 hour battery at medium volume. Not at loud as others.
- Max Volume: 96db
- Bass Extension: 37hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 6.5lbs / 2.9kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Latency: 180ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Party Mode: (Dual Sound up to 2 speakers)
- TWS: Yes (this link)
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Built in Microphone: No
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Onyx Studio 7 vs Onyx Studio 6 - massive deep bass battle 😁
- That Speaker Guy: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 vs Devialet Mania
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1EmqPx0Ohs
- Ezekielo: Citation 200 vs Onyx Studio 6 vs Bose Portable Speaker Sound Comparison
- Alan Ross Reviews: Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 mini or Onyx Studio 6 - best speaker for bass?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Ultimate HK Onyx Studio speaker review and comparison! 8 speakers!
- Links
#10 Harman Kardon Citation 200: $130
- Positives: Deeper bass than any Onyx.
- Negatives: Overly boomy by default, you will likely want to turn the bass down. 8 hour battery at medium volume. Poor water rating. Not at loud as others
- Weight: 6.3lbs / 2.85kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Wifi: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX4
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#11 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7: $134
- Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass.
- Negatives: Sounds a little sterile. 8 hour battery at medium volume, teeny bit less bass than the Onyx 6. Not at loud as others. No water rating.
- Max Volume: 96db
- Bass Extension: 37hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 6.5lbs / 2.9kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Latency: 266ms
- Aux Latency: 0ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Party Mode: (Dual Sound up to 2 speakers)
- TWS: No
- IP Rating: None
- Built in Microphone: No
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: JBL Boombox 2 vs Onyx Studio 7 big bass battle 💋
- Alan Ross Reviews: Onyx Studio 7 vs Onyx Studio 6 - massive deep bass battle 😁
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1EmqPx0Ohs
- Geri’s Collection: Harman Kardon Onyx 7 vs Onyx 4
- KULAS TECH SHOW: Harman / Kardon Onyx Studio 5 vs Onyx Studio 7 - Close battle🔥🔥
- Alan Ross Reviews: Ultimate HK Onyx Studio speaker review and comparison! 8 speakers!
- Links
#12 Brane X: $600
- Positives: Very deep bass, likely some of the deepest from this category
- Negatives: Boosted upper bass ~120hz, rolled off treble, nearly 10db up top so it’s missing detail up top. Battery life isn’t great in real world use. High priced. Annoying robot voice announcements.
- Battery Life: 12 hours
- Weight: 7.8lbs / 3.5kg
- Wifi: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (Up to 8 speakers)
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: IP57
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#13 Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2: $350
- Positives: Warm sound with boosted bass.
- Negatives: Not as loud as others. No water rating.
- Max Volume: 99db
- Bass Extension: 40hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Party Mode: Yes (up to 2 speakers)
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: None
- Latency: 33ms
- Aux Latency: 0ms
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Harman Kardon Go+ Play 3 vs Go Play 2, the holy grail has arrived? ✔
- Alan Ross Reviews: JBL Boombox 2 bass monster or the mature Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 mini for bass?? 💥
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Blast or Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 Mini by an old bloke!
- Alan Ross Reviews: Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 mini or Onyx Studio 6 - best speaker for bass?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Motion Boom Plus vs Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 mini - party vs HiFi
- Alan Ross Reviews: Bag of Riddim vs Harman Kardon Go+ Play 2 - boom boom in da room! 🥳
- Alan Ross Reviews: HK Go+ Play vs Soundcore Motion Boom - biggest bass battle ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Links
#14 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5:
- Negatives: Warm sound with boosted bass. 8 hour battery at medium volume. Not at loud as others.
- Weight: 6.6lbs / 3kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Party Mode: (Dual Sound up to 2 speakers)
- TWS: Yes (this link)
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#15 JBL Boombox 3 Wifi: $440
- Positives: Loudest speaker in the category. Slightly better frequency response than the non-wifi version.
- Negatives: Bass boosted. Dip at 160hz
- Max Volume: 111db
- Bass Extension: 43hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 14.6lbs / 6.6kg
- Battery Life: 24 hours
- Aux Input: No
- Power Bank: Yes
- Wifi: Yes
- TWS: No
- Party Mode: No
- Power Input: AC Power cable
- IP Rating: IP67
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#16 JBL Boombox 3: $500
- Negatives: Dips in mid bass range which makes the bass sound undefined, bass boosted, peaky at 700hz, not quite as good mids and treble as the Blast.
- Max Volume: 110db
- Bass Extension: 43hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 14.lbs / 6.7kg
- Battery Life: 24 hours
- Latency: 100ms
- Aux Latency: 25ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
- Power Input: AC Power cable
- IP Rating: IP67
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/earfun-uboom-x-3-109640648
- Alan Ross Reviews: JBL Boombox 3 review vs JBL Boombox 2 a subwoofer and a 3 way equals heaven? 💋
- Alan Ross Reviews: W King T11 party boombox and Karaoke machine review vs T9, Stormbox Blast and Boombox 3.
- Dominik Reviews: JBL Boombox 3 vs 2x Tribit Stormbox Blast 🤑 Huge difference?
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33s1WsRBMs
- Alan Ross Reviews: Not quite! JBL Authentics 300 review and sound test vs Boombox 3, Encore and Stormbox Blast
- Alan Ross Reviews: WiFi Edition: JBL Boombox 3 ultimate review! vs Boombox 3 Bluetooth edition
- Links
#17 Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: $300
- Positives: Pretty deep bass. Waiting for Alan Ross’s review and EQ to adjust the rating.
- Negatives: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass. Boosted treble around 6khz. Xbass mode makes it sound even more muddy. Nowhere near as neutral and balanced as the first Blast and a big downgrade unless you only care about max volume
- Weight: 19.2 lbs / 8.7kg
- Bass Extension: 40hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 30 hours
- Max Volume: 110db
- Aux Input: Yes
- Microphone Input: Yes
- IP Rating: IP67
- TWS: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#18 Edifier D12: $140
- Positives: Subwoofer line out.
- Negatives: Not as deep of bass as other speakers in the category. No water rating.
- Bass Extension: 57hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: No
- Weight: 10.1lbs / 4.6kg
- TWS: No
- IP Rating: None
- Power Input: AC Power Cable
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#19 Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: $200 or $200 after coupon at Soundcore.com (Coupon code US: WS7DV2ZCV4RW until 9/15)
- Positives: Quite a bit lighter than most of the other boombox size speakers. This speaker will likely move up as we get a good EQ tune that makes it a lot more neutral.
- Negatives: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost. Reasonably deep bass, but not as good as the top ranked.
- Weight: 8.4lbs / 3.8kg
- Battery Life: 20 hours
- Max Volume: 111db
- Bass Extension: 39hz (-10dB)
- Power Bank: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: No
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (Partycast 2.0)
- Power Input: USB-C
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: This sounds totally different now! Soundcore Boom Plus 2 firmware 03.10
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Review - worst boombox speaker under $400?
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: Soundcore Boom 2 Plus VS Tribit Stormbox Blast 🛜 Boombox Basement Battle 📊Custom EQ 🔥Who You Got?
- Picky Audio: SO CLOSE! Soundcore Boom 2 Plus vs JBL Boombox 3
- Picky Audio: Extended Sound Test (Soundcore Boom 2 Plus vs JBL Boombox 3)
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: NEW RELEASE! Soundcore Boom 2 Plus vs Motion Boom Plus🤯Stock EQ, Bass^ Enabled🤜🤛 A Family Feud😆
- GYMCADDY: Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Showcase - Lots Of Bass In A Small Package
- EL JEFE REVIEWS: Soundcore Boom 2 Plus 💥 BIGGER & BADDER!
- Links
#20 JBL Authentics 200: $300
- Negatives: Bass not as deep as others. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.
- Weight: 9.1lbs / 4.2kg
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Wifi: Yes
- TWS: No
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Party Mode: Yes
- IP Rating: None
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#21 W-King X20/D20: $225
- Positives: D20 version comes with 2 wireless microphones
- Negatives: Rising frequency response but upper treble rolled off, 700hz and 1.2khz
- Max Volume: 112db
- Bass Extension: ~42hz (-10dB)
- EQ: Yes
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- USB Playback: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Power Input: USB-C
- TWS: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Review - worst boombox speaker under $400?
- Alan Ross Reviews: pound for pound battle! WKing X20 D20 vs Stormbox Blast! OMG its a shocker!
- Alan Ross Reviews: W-King X20 JBL Boombox 3 killer! this should be illegal! - I was shocked!
- Jagist reviews: W-king X20 Vs Jbl Encore!!! 😁😁😁
- Jagist reviews: W-king X20 Vs Skullcandy Barrel XT!!! 🤔😋
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: New! W-King X20 vs JBL Boombox 3 🛜 Head to Head 🔋Battery Powered 📊Custom EQ - Links In Description
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: W-King X20 vs Tribit Stormbox Blast 🍿 Garage Battle of Boombox Speakers 🍻Custom & Standard EQ’s
- Links
#22 JBL Boombox 2: $350
- Negatives: Somewhat bass heavy and boomy.
- Max Volume: 108db
- Bass Extension: 46hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 13lbs / 5.9kg
- Battery Life: 24 hours
- Latency: 140ms
- Aux Latency: 33ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Party Mode: Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#23 JBL Authentics 300: $380
- Negatives: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others. Peaky upper mids. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.
- Max Volume: 100db
- Bass Extension: 45hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 10.8lbs / 4.9kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Power Input: AC Power cable
- Wifi: Yes
- TWS: No
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (JBL One)
- IP Rating: None
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#24 B&O Beolit 20: $495
- Positives: Wireless phone charging.
- Negatives: Warm sound. Rolled off treble. Bass not as deep as the Onyx Studio 7
- Max Volume: 93db
- Bass Extension: 45hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 6lbs / 2.7kg
- Battery Life: 8 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audiophile housewife: B&O Beolit 20 vs Earfun UBoom X - everything fake?
- techkiste.net: B&O Beolit 20 vs Vifa Copenhagen 2.0 sound-comparison with different music-genres
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-1-51907150
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-2-52004151
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-3-52143471
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-o-beolit-20-52246953
- Links
#25 Teufel Boomster 2021: 250€
- Positives: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm
- Negatives: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension.
- Weight: 8.3lbs / 3.75kg
- Battery Life: 18 hours
- FM Tuner: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#26 Tronsmart Bang Max: $180
- Positives: Quite deep bass for the size and money.
- Negatives: Some peaks in the upper mids and lower treble, not the smoothest frequency response
- Max Volume: 111db
- Bass Extension: 39hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 12.8lbs / 5.8kg
- Latency: 160ms
- Aux Latency: 16ms
- Power Bank: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Links
#27 W-King T11: $150
- Negatives: Almost as deep of bass as the top ranked ones. A little hollow sounding. Wall wart charger.
- Max Volume: 112db
- Bass Extension: 43hz (-10dB)
- Latency: 66ms
- Aux Latency: 0ms
- Weight: 11.2lbs / 5.1kg
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#28 Marshall Stanmore II: $300
- Negatives: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
- Bass Extension: 55hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: No
- Weight: 10.3lbs / 4.65kg
- IP Rating: None
- Power Input: AC Power Brick
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#29 Gemini GRV-650L: $180
- Positives: Pretty amazing value for the money. Decently deep bass, not quite as good as top ranked speakers. Included wireless microphone and remote control
- Negatives: Not quite as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
- Max Volume: 104db
- Bass Extension: ~47hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 15.8lbs / 7.1kg
- Battery Life: 9 hours
- Aux Input: yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- USB Playback: Yes
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#30 Teufel Boomster NG (2017): 99€
- Positives: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery
- Negatives: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating.
- Bass Extension: 47hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 7.4lbs / 3.4kg
- Battery Life: 18 hours
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: None
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#31 Skullcandy Barrel XT: $150
- Negatives: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers. Not as loud as the top ranked speakers. Rolled off treble.
- Bass Extension: ~50hz (-10dB)
- Max Volume: 104db
- Weight: 12lbs / 5.4kg
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#32 Sony ULT Field 7: $400
- Positives: Better sounding than the XG500
- Negatives: Still not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers. 8khz peak
- Weight: 13.8lbs / 6.3kg
- Bass Extension: ~52hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 30 hours
- Microphone Input: Yes
- Guitar Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
- USB Playback: Yes
- IP Rating: IP67
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#33 Bugani Boost Max: $240
- Negatives: Bass not as deep as the top ranked speakers. Some midrange peaks. Poor water rating.
- Weight: 13.8 lbs / 6.3kg
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: 16 hours
- USB Playback: Yes
- Microphone Input: Yes
- Power Input: USB-C
- TWS: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX5
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#34 Klipsch The Three II: $400
- Negatives: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
- Weight: 10.3lbs / 4.7kg
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Aux Input: Yes
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#35 Klipsch The One II: $170
- Negatives: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
- Weight: 8.5lbs / 3.9kg
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Aux Input: Yes
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#36 Soundcore Rave Party 2: $180
- Positives: This speaker may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples.
- Negatives: Poor water rating. Bass extension doesn’t seem very good.
- Weight: 10.1lbs / 4.6kg
- Battery Life: 16 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX4
- Microphone Input: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (Partycast 2.0 up to 100 speakers)
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#37 Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2: $90
- Negatives: Lacking detail compared to the “Onn Large Party Gen 2” and not as deep of bass.
- Battery Life: 20 hours
- FM Tuner: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX7
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Microphone Input: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Party Mode: Yes
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#38 JBL Partybox On the Go: $300
- Positives: Included wireless microphone.
- Negatives: Poor water rating. Horrible battery life. Probably the worst sounding of the Partybox line. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
- Max Volume: 94db
- Bass Extension: 49hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 16.5lbs / 7.5kg
- Battery Life: 6 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX4
- USB Playback: Yes
- Stereo: Partially
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#39 Sony SRS-XG500: $500
- Negatives: Thuddy upper bass, not as deep bass as others. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.
- Bass Extension: 49hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 12.4lbs / 5.6kg
- Battery Life: 30 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers)
- TWS: No
- USB Playback: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- IP Rating: IP66
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#40 JBL Boombox:
- Positives: Connect+ up to 100 speakers.
- Negatives: Treble isn’t very smooth
- Weight: 11.46lbs / 5.2kg
- Battery Life: 24 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#41 Soundcore Motion Boom+: $140 after $40 coupon
- Positives: The lightest speaker in the group.
- Negatives: Default presets are all warm sounding with rolled off treble. Will need a custom EQ to get closer to neutral. A shrill sounding 6khz peak comes out when volume is above about 60%. Not much deeper bass than a Motion Boom and a lot less deep bass than other speakers in the class.
- Max Volume: 108db
- Bass Extension: 52hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 5.3lbs / 2.4kg
- Battery Life: 20 hours
- Latency: 33ms
- Aux Latency: 17ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- Party Mode: Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers)
- TWS: Yes
- Power Input: USB-C
- App: Yes
- EQ: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#42 Demerbox DB2: $400
- Negatives: Bass is not as deep as better speakers. Very overpriced.
- Weight: 7.4lbs / 3.4kg
- Battery Life: 40 hours
- Power Bank: Yes
- Power Input: AC power brick
- Aux Input: Yes
- App: No
- EQ: No
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#43 Tronsmart Halo 200: $190
- Negatives: Not as deep bass as some of the top ranked. Use Bass EQ for most neutral sound. Wavy frequency response.
- Max Volume: 110db
- Bass Extension: 44hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 13.4lbs / 6.1kg
- Battery Life: 18 hours
- Latency: 160ms
- Aux Latency: 16ms
- TWS: Yes
- Stereo: Partially
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#44 Diamondboxx M3: $700
- Negatives: Not as deep bass as even the hyperboom. Bass distorted at high levels. Too much treble. Too expensive. No water rating.
- Weight: 11lbs / 5kg
- Battery Life: 40 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- IP Rating: None
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#45 W-King H10: $215
- Positives: Comes with wireless microphone. Loud.
- Negatives: Not very deep bass. Boosted upper bass. Upper midrange dips. Distorts above medium volumes. No water rating.
- Max Volume: 115db
- Bass Extension: 54hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 24 hours
- Latency: 150ms
- Aux Latency: 0ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: None
- TWS: No
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#46 W-King D10: $84
- Negatives: Upper bass boost, bass not that deep.
- Max Volume: 106db
- Bass Extension: 60hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 8lbs / 3.6kg
- Battery Life: 42 hours
- Latency: 133ms
- Aux Latency: 50ms
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- TWS: No
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#47 Bumpboxx Flare 8: $400
- Positives: It can get pretty loud
- Negatives: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
- Max Volume: 118db
- Weight: 19lbs / 8.6kg
- Battery Life: 12 hours
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#48 Bumpboxx Flare 6: $300
- Positives: It can get pretty loud
- Negatives: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
- Max Volume: 115db
- Weight: 13lbs / 5.9kg
- Battery Life: 12 hours
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#49 EcoXGear Defender: $260
- Negatives: Bass not as deep as competitors.
- Battery Life: 25 hours
- TWS: No
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#50 Gemini GGO-650L: $84
- Positives: It’s cheap, included wireless microphone
- Negatives: Bass not as deep as competitors
- Bass Extension: ~56hz (-10dB)
- MicroSD: Yes
- USB Playback: Yes
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- TWS: Yes
- Stereo: Partially
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#51 ION Pathfinder 4: $300
- Negatives: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy. Poor water rating.
- Weight: 25lbs / 11kg
- Bass Extension: ~62hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 100 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX5
- FM Tuner: Yes
- USB Playback: Yes
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#52 Marshall Tufton: $450
- Negatives: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall. Not as loud as others in the class. Very low water rating
- Bass Extension: 42hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 10.8lbs / 4.9kg
- Battery Life: 20 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX2
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#53 W-King X10-1: $143
- Negatives: Rolled off treble, not much bass.
- Max Volume: 108db
- Bass Extension: 63hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 7.4lbs / 3.3kg
- Battery Life: 42 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#54 W-King X10: $80
- Negatives: Heavily rolled off treble, less bass than the top ranked.
- Max Volume: 106db
- Bass Extension: 52hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 7.4lbs / 3.3kg
- Battery Life: 42 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- TWS: No
- IP Rating: IPX6
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#55 Altec Lansing Mix 2.0: $190
- Negatives: Doesn’t compete well with speakers of the same size class. Not much deep bass, boosted upper bass. Bass has a thud. Treble rolled off, mids receded.
- Battery Life: 20 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#56 Braven XXL 2: $350
- Negatives: Not very deep bass. Very heavy
- Weight: 17.4lbs / 7.9kg
- Battery Life: 18 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#57 ION Pathfinder 320: $150
- Negatives: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy. Poor water rating.
- Weight: 22.7lbs / 10.3kg
- Battery Life: 100 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX5
- FM Tuner: Yes
- USB Playback: Yes
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#58 ION Pathfinder 280: $170
- Negatives: Bass is not as deep as competitors. Very heavy. Poor water rating.
- Max Volume: 100db
- Bass Extension: 58hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 23.8lbs / 10.8kg
- Battery Life: 100 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- FM Tuner: Yes
- Power Bank: Yes
- IP Rating: IPX5
- USB Playback: Yes
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#59 Monster Rockin’ Roller 270: $250
- Negatives: Bass not as deep as competitors, less neutral than ION speakers. Very heavy
- Max Volume: 96db
- Bass Extension: 53hz (-10dB)
- Weight: 28.6lbs / 13kg
- Battery Life: 65 hours
- FM Tuner: Yes
- Stereo: No
- Aux Input: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#60 Turtlebox/Turtlebox G2: $400
- Negatives: They pretty much lie about all their specs and sound horrible in all youtube sound samples. Only 50w (from their indigogo page), will never hit 120db at a reasonable measuring distance. Putting your db meter right against the speaker doesn’t count, 1 meter distance is the standard. Barely any bass. Rattles at high volume. Uses external AC power brick to charge. Looking at it, it appears to be a generic car 2-way 6x9 speaker in a plastic box.
- Weight: 10lbs / 4.5kg
- Bass Extension: ~65hz (-10dB)
- Battery Life: 25 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- IP Rating: IP67
- Stereo: No
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#61 Altec Lansing Rockbox XL 2.0: $160
- Negatives: Rolled off treble, muddy midrange, not very deep bass
- Weight: 12.6 lbs / 5.7kg
- Battery Life: 20 hours
- Stereo: Yes
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#62 Artsound PWR05
- Negatives: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow.
- Weight: 9.7lbs / 4.4kg
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- Stereo: Partially
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
#63 Zealot S78: $148
- Negatives: Gets distorted above 50%. Not much bass. Volume level fluctuates at high volume.
- Weight: 9.7lbs / 4.4kg
- Battery Life: 40 hours
- Aux Input: Yes
- MicroSD: Yes
- Stereo: Yes
- IP Rating: IP67
- Comparisons and Sound Samples
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