88 Speakers With AAC Bluetooth Support (September 2026)

88 ranked speakers support AAC, the codec iPhones default to over Bluetooth. If you listen from an iPhone, AAC is very likely already the codec in use even on a speaker that only lists SBC, since it’s Apple’s preferred choice whenever both ends support it - so this list matters most if you’re checking whether a specific model advertises AAC support explicitly, or shopping from Android where AAC quality can be less consistent depending on the phone.

See Bluetooth codecs explained for why codec choice matters far less on a speaker than on headphones, and what actually does move the needle.

The Speakers

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Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #3 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $100 - Minirig Mini 2: $100 Minirigs eBay

Pros: Very neutral. Much deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.

Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy.

Full Minirig Mini 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	0ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	58Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX, AAC, SBC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	2.5-3.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.3" x 2.1" (84 x 53 mm)
Drivers	52mm custom neodymium
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	Splash resistant
Max Volume	92dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	15W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Proprietary USB cable
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes (Bluetooth or cable)
Weight	0.7 lbs / 320 g

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Links
- Official Minirig Mini 2 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Speakertech: Bose Soundlink Micro Vs Minirig Mini 2
- Alan Ross Reviews: Minirig Mini mk2 - best small speaker? More from alanrossreviews →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #6 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $59.99 - Tribit Stormbox Micro 3: $59.99 Amazon Aliexpress eBay

Pros: Deeper bass than the last one by a little

Cons: Thuddy distorted bass by default, needs an EQ to fix. Hopefully Tribit fixes this in the DSP with an update. Treble

Full Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	62Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm)
Drivers	48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators
EQ	Yes (9 Band)
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	93dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	13W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.7 lbs / 330 g

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Ranked #18 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $79.99 - Bose Soundlink Micro 2: $79.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated, survives a 1m dunk for 30 minutes. Compact fabric strap for clipping to bags/bikes - replaces the 1st-gen’s hook clip, which was prone to breaking. USB-C charging. Surprisingly good bass when mounted outdoors, like on a bike.

Cons: Lack of clarity. Overly boosted bass that causes some thudding, and can overdrive/distort at higher volumes - worse in this regard than the 1st-gen model. Overly boosted treble, turn down bass and treble in the EQ. Falls clearly behind the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 on bass depth, cleanliness, and loudness.

Full Bose Soundlink Micro 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, aptX, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.1" x 4.1" x 1.7" (104 x 104 x 43 mm)
Drivers	40mm full-range driver with passive radiator
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	Specs not published by manufacturer
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.7 lbs / 329 g

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Ranked #24 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $39.95 - JBL Go 5: $39.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP68 rating, up from the Go 4’s IP67. AirTouch tap-to-pair stereo linking. 7-band custom app EQ, up from the Go 4’s 5-band. USB-C wired audio input.

Cons: Still overpriced for what it delivers, not very different from the Go 4 besides the lights. Still lacking bass and not very clear overall. Mono downmixing produces an audible growling artifact, the same issue noted on the JBL Charge 6. Falls well short of similarly priced rivals like the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Weak off-axis dispersion and an uneven, upper-mid-heavy tonal balance. Doesn’t get meaningfully louder at max volume, just harsher.

Full JBL Go 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	4" x 3" x 1.7" (101 x 77 x 43 mm)
Drivers	45mm
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	4.8W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes (AirTouch tap-to-pair)
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.5 lbs / 230 g

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Links
- Official JBL Go 5 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: JBL Go 5 - 👎speaker fail 2026🤢 More from Oluv’Sone →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #27 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $22.99 - Tribit PocketGo: $22.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Fuller low end than the JBL Go 5, despite the JBL’s clearer, more typical JBL sound. Costs about half the price of the JBL Go 5. Can stand, hang from its loop, or lay flat on its feet for flexible placement. About on par with the Soundcore Select 4 Go, and a touch louder at lower volumes. App support with signature EQ and customization.

Cons: Battery life isn’t the biggest for this speaker class. JBL Go 5 has better build quality plus lightshow, Auracast, and AirTouch. Loses more bass than the Soundcore Select 4 Go at maximum volume. Slightly nasal quality to the sound.

Full Tribit PocketGo review and specifications →

App	Yes (Tribit app)
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.3" x 3.2" x 1.7" (108 x 81 x 42 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	1x 45mm full-range driver
EQ	Yes (6 presets + custom)
Frequency Response	80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
MicroSD Playback	Yes
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	7W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.5 lbs / 220 g

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Ranked #33 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $63.00 - Sony SRS-XB100: $63.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Long real-world battery life (~17 hours in testing). IP67 rated and pocketable at 267g, with a clip for bags/gear. Can stereo-pair two units.

Cons: Not much bass. Seems pretty much the same as the XB13, maybe a teeny bit deeper bass and a little less muddy.

Full Sony SRS-XB100 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	4.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3" x 3.7" (76 x 95 mm) (diameter x height)
Drivers	46mm
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	2.5W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.6 lbs / 274 g

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Ranked #34 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $60.11 - Sony SRS-XB13: $60.11 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Long battery life (~16 hours). IP67 rated. Compact with a removable strap for hanging on a bag/bike. USB-C charging.

Cons: Not much bass. Muddy sounding. Discontinued.

Full Sony SRS-XB13 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	88Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	4.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3" x 3.7"H (76 x 95 mm) (diameter)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	46mm
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	88dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	5W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.6 lbs / 255 g

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Links
- Official Sony SRS-XB13 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Sony XB13 vs XB12 - review and full sound test - best small speaker? 🙄 More from alanrossreviews →
- Danny Pops: Best Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker? Wonderboom 3 VS Sony XB-13 More from DannyPops →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #39 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $79 - Sony SRS-XB12: $79 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Aux in. 16 hour battery life. IP67 rated, palm-sized with a detachable strap for hanging on a bag or belt.

Cons: Muddy, not much bass, peaky treble. Discontinued.

Full Sony SRS-XB12 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	97Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	240ms
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	4.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	2.9" x 3.6"H (74 x 92 mm) (diameter)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	46mm
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	93dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	7W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	No
Weight	0.5 lbs / 243 g

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Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #1 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $49.79 - Earfun Uboom L: $49.79 after coupon UBOOMLWC Amazon Myearfun eBay

Pros: Tuned by Oluv and he knocked it out of the park. The audiophile choice. Extremely neutral, possibly the best of any modern Bluetooth speaker slightly behind the Vifa Helsinki. This is the only speaker that sounds correct at every volume level. Other speakers will need a different EQ at each volume level. For maximum volume without distortion use max volume - 1 step for most songs. Oluv left another higher volume for songs that are quiet. Amazing sounding at low levels as it boosts bass and treble at low levels to account for the equal-loudness contour.

Cons: Latency is high (400ms) without turning on low latency mode (66ms) which doesn’t work when two speakers are TWS paired. Low latency mode can be turned on by pressing the Bluetooth button twice. If latency in TWS paired mode is a very important feature, like if you watch a lot of video, you may want to choose another speaker. The power button can sometimes get accidentally pressed when put in a bag. The aux input has quite a bit of latency and isn’t recommended for video use.

Setup: Try setting up the Earfun App (Android or iOS) to see if that works. If not, you’ll need to flash firmware 1.2.7 to work with the app and set with Oluv’s EQ in the Earfun app which sounds the best. The instructions say that you need a USB3 cable, but most USB2 cables work just fine, try the one included with your phone. Check the current firmware version by turning it on, then pressing the power and Bluetooth buttons at the same time. To flash, turn the speaker off then hold down the Bluetooth button while plugging in the cable. To flash on a mac, see these instructions. In TWS mode, long press the outdoor button for 2 seconds to change TWS to Party mode and back.

Full Earfun Uboom L review and specifications →

App	Yes (firmware >= 1.2.6)
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	216ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	400ms normal / 66ms low latency mode
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.1" x 8.3" x 2.8" (78 x 210 x 72 mm)
Drivers	2x 55mm drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (10 band, firmware >= 1.2.6)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	103dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	28W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.4 lbs / 650 g

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Ranked #5 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $250 - Denon Envaya DSB-250BT: $250 Discontinued eBay

Pros: One of the early Bluetooth speakers with excellent all-around sound quality, very neutral and great soundstage. Deep bass without distortion at high volumes. IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. USB charging port charges mobile devices. Built-in stand on back for sturdy tilted positioning.

Cons: Expensive. Treble is rolled off. Phantom battery drain issue, would not recommend these days. Uses some stereo enhancement reverb that can sound weird to some. Not as detailed as higher ranked speakers. Discontinued.

Full Denon Envaya DSB-250BT review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	57Hz
Battery Life	13 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	180ms
Bluetooth Version	4.1
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	3.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.9" x 3" x 2.9" (200 x 77 x 74 mm) (W x H x D)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 40mm full-range drivers + passive radiator
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	97dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	27W
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
Weight	1.7 lbs / 750 g

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Ranked #6 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $229.95 - Minirig 4: $229.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Finally USB-C charging. Dynamically changes sound based on forward facing or upward facing orientation

Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker

Full Minirig 4 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	0ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	60ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height)
Drivers	70mm custom driver
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	Splash resistant
Max Volume	106dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	50W
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes (Bluetooth or cable)
Weight	1.2 lbs / 550 g

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Links
- Official Minirig 4 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Minirig 4 vs Minirig 3, stuff they tell you, stuff they don’t! 😂 More from alanrossreviews →
- Beautiful Zar DJ: MINIRIG 4 Vs MINIRIG 3 (50-100%Volume Audio Test)
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #7 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $140 - Minirig 3: $140 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.

Cons: Not stereo. Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued; Minirig now sells only the Minirig 4, and the old product page redirects to it. Discontinued.

Full Minirig 3 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	0ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	60ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	70mm custom driver
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	Splash resistant
Max Volume	105dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	40W
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Proprietary USB cable
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes (Bluetooth or cable)
Weight	1.2 lbs / 550 g

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Ranked #9 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $200 - B&O Beosound A1: $200 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen.

Cons: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels. Discontinued.

Full B&O Beosound A1 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	60W total (30W each driver)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Weight	1.3 lbs / 589 g

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Ranked #10 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $395.00 - B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $395.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: More neutral than the first A1

Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.

Full B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	58Hz
Battery Life	18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Latency	90ms
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Drivers	3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	93dB
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs / 558 g

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Ranked #11 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $199.95 - JBL Charge 6: $199.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Seems more neutral than the Charge 5. Flatter frequency response through the mids and treble as the Charge 5 was quite rolled off up high. Use this EQ from Joy/Oluv and turn down the lowest bass slider for the best sound quality. Oluv has even more paid EQs specifically for the GG and TL models indoors and outdoors here

Cons: Still some boosted bass by default. Mids are recessed. Bright above 2khz. Quite a V shaped frequency response.

Full JBL Charge 6 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	9" x 3.9" x 3.7" (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers	53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (7 band)
Frequency Response	56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	102dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	45W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.2 lbs / 990 g

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Ranked #12 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $114.95 - JBL Flip 6: $114.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5.

Cons: Not stereo. Some slight upper mids emphasis. The TL version (made in Vietnam) tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy and doesn’t sound as good as the GG version (made in China)

Full JBL Flip 6 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	116ms
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.9" x 2.7" x 2.8" (176 x 68 x 72 mm)
Drivers	44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (3 band)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	98dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	30W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs / 544 g

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Ranked #14 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $129.95 - JBL Flip 7: $129.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. Just slightly more treble than the Flip 6 which was already a great speaker. Slightly deeper bass than the Flip 6

Cons: A little bit of a bump at 4khz, not quite as neutral as the FLip 6. I believe this one is slightly worse than the Flip 6.

Full JBL Flip 7 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	59Hz
Battery Life	14 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm)
Drivers	45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (7 band)
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	100dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter)
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W)
Stereo	No
TWS	No
Weight	1.2 lbs / 560 g

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Ranked #18 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $399.00 - B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: $399.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). IP67 rated with a serviceable, replaceable battery - the first Bluetooth speaker with Cradle to Cradle certification. Multipoint connectivity and aptX Adaptive.

Cons: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass. Dipped area in the upper mids. Not as deep of bass as the 2nd gen

Full B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	5.2" x 1.8" x 5.2" (133 x 46 x 133 mm)
Drivers	82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	60W
Power Bank	No
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs / 558 g

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Ranked #21 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $79.99 - Tribit Maxsound Plus V2: $79.99 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Adds true wireless stereo pairing between two units, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB-C charging, on top of the same flat-response Xbass mode as the original Maxsound Plus/Thunderbox Plus.

Cons: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category. Measured tuning is nearly identical to the original V1, so the upgrade is about connectivity and modes, not sound quality. Discontinued and no longer sold new anywhere. Discontinued.

Full Tribit Maxsound Plus V2 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	58Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	135ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (Xbass/Music/Audiobook modes)
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	24W
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 595 g

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Links
- Official Tribit Maxsound Plus V2 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Maxsound Plus v1 vs V2 - upgraded Maxsound Plus tested! 🏅 More from alanrossreviews →

Ranked #27 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $250 - JBL Charge 5 Wifi: $250 Amazon eBay

Pros: Has Wifi. Sounds exactly the same as the non-Wifi version

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive. No party mode on the wifi version

Full JBL Charge 5 Wifi review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes (dual microphones)
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm)
Drivers	53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (3 band)
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Streaming Services	AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.2 lbs / 1000 g
Wifi	Yes

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Links
- Official JBL Charge 5 Wifi Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: JBL Charge 5 Wifi Review - Is Wifi Worth The Upgrade? More from GYMCADDY →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #28 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $134.95 - JBL Charge 5: $134.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Doubles as a power bank (USB-A out) for charging your phone. IP67 rated, survives a 1m dunk for 30 minutes. ~20 hour battery life.

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive.

Full JBL Charge 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	125ms
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built in Microphone	Yes (dual microphones)
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers	53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (3 band)
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.1 lbs / 960 g

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Ranked #29 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $104.99 - Soundcore Boom 3i: $104.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Looks to be designed as a direct competitor to the Charge 5 with a very similar sound profile, warm tuned with boosted bass. Better value for the money than the Charge 5.

Cons: Not quite as good as a Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close. An earlier firmware version had some bass distortion, update your firmware in the Soundcore App

Full Soundcore Boom 3i review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.3" x 3.3" x 3.1" (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm)
Drivers	94mm woofer + tweeter
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP68
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	50W
Party Mode	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.7 lbs / 783 g

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Links
- Official Soundcore Boom 3i Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Oluv Patreon: SoundCore Boom 3i - first impressions & EQs More from Oluv’Sone →
- Picky Audio: Compact Speaker BEAST! 🔥 soundcore Boom 3i
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #31 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $74.99 - Cleer Audio Scene: $74.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Quite neutral frequency response, almost indistinguishable from the very neutral Flip 6 besides the worse bass extension.

Cons: Less bass extension than a Flip 6. No app, EQ, stereo pairing, or multipoint. Sound is fairly directional - best right in front of it. Bigger and heavier than most speakers this size.

Full Cleer Audio Scene review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~62Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.5" x 3" x 3.5" (217 x 76 x 89 mm)
Drivers	2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
Weight	1.6 lbs / 742 g

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Links
- Official Cleer Audio Scene Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DHRME: Cleerly More Than Just A Speaker! Cleer Scene Review
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #34 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $60 - Tribit Xsound Plus 2: $60 Amazon eBay

Pros: Use this EQ for the best sound quality

Cons: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz. Bass is slappy and distorted in xbass mode

Full Tribit Xsound Plus 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	16ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	55Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm)
Drivers	2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	30W
Party Mode	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.8 lbs / 798 g

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Ranked #35 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $129.00 - Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: $129.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Pretty much identical sounding to the 1st gen

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail. Self drains the battery about 10% a week.

Full Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.9" x 3.5" x 2" (201 x 90 x 52 mm)
Drivers	60mm full-range driver with passive radiators
EQ	Yes (3 band)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 586 g

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Ranked #38 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $180 - Huawei Sound Joy: $180 Aliexpress eBay

Pros: Use Devialet and +6db EQ for best sound quality

Cons: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a Charge 5. Very expensive

Full Huawei Sound Joy review and specifications →

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	26 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes (3 microphones)
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8" x 2.9" (202 x 73 mm) (height x width)
Drivers	1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	100dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	30W total (20W + 10W)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A)
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.5 lbs / 680 g

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Ranked #41 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $47 - Soundcore Motion 100: $47 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response

Cons: Not very deep bass, slight distortion. Real-world battery falls well short of the 12-hour claim at higher volumes (closer to 4 hours at max). Charging takes about 5 hours; no charge-out for other devices. Discontinued and no longer sold new. Discontinued.

Full Soundcore Motion 100 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	65Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.5" x 3.1" x 2.4" (190 x 80 x 60 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 575 g

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Links
- Official Soundcore Motion 100 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Oluv Patreon: SoundCore Motion 100 - first impressions More from Oluv’Sone →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #45 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $80 - Soundcore Glow: $80 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Nice light show. Treble boosted 7db. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.

Cons: Bass falls off quickly at louder volumes, leaving mostly treble; distortion on bass-heavy tracks at full volume. Light effects and bass-boost noticeably shorten battery life. USB-C port doesn’t support power-bank charging. Discontinued and no longer sold new. Discontinued.

Full Soundcore Glow review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	54Hz
Battery Life	18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	11.4" x 4.7" x 4.3" (290 x 120 x 110 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	63.5mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	100dB
Omnidirectional	Yes
Output Power	30W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.8 lbs / 800 g

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Links
- Official Soundcore Glow Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Glow: best budget 360 degree speaker or get the Bose Revolve+? 1 hour of fun! More from alanrossreviews →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #52 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $79.99 - Tribit Stormbox Flow: $79.99 Tribit eBay

Pros: Up to 30 hours of battery life - roughly double most rivals (~20-24 hrs with XBass on). IP67 rated with a loose handle for carrying/hanging. Pairs with a second Flow for stereo; USB-C port charges your phone too.

Cons: Not stereo. Midrange and bass are weirdly recessed about 4db below 700hz. You need xbass mode for it to not sound like a clock radio with missing bass. You also can’t turn up the bass enough in the custom EQ modes to get it neutral, so it will sound bass light. Firmware 1.2.3 fixes the distortion issues with xbass mode on, but bass still sounds wobbly and uncontrolled.

Full Tribit Stormbox Flow review and specifications →

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	47Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	400ms aac, 200ms sbc
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.9" x 3.6" x 2.1" (200 x 91 x 53 mm)
Drivers	60W: 2x 30mm drivers + passive radiators
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	25W
Stereo	No
Weight	1.4 lbs / 657 g

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Ranked #54 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $39.99 - Tozo PA1: $39.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Use bass model for flattest response. Pretty deep bass for the money.

Cons: Peaks in the upper mids, low treble and a big peak in upper treble.

Full Tozo PA1 review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-10dB)	52Hz
Battery Life	25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	220ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.3" x 3.6" x 2.4" (210 x 91 x 61 mm)
Drivers	67mm fullrange
Frequency Response	55Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX6
Max Volume	98dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Stereo	No
Weight	1.3 lbs / 581 g

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Ranked #60 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $138.00 - Sony ULT Field 3: $138.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated, dustproof and water resistant. 24 hour battery life. App with 10-band EQ. Party Connect with up to 100 speakers. USB-C in/out for charging your phone.

Cons: Sounds a bit hollow, a bit boosted in the treble. Custom EQ and the ULT bass-boost button can’t be used together - turning on ULT disables the EQ. Bass is very weak with ULT off. Lost to the JBL Charge 6 in a side-by-side comparison despite being the larger speaker.

Full Sony ULT Field 3 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	10.1" x 4.4" x 3.1" (256 x 113 x 79 mm)
Drivers	1x 20mm tweeter + 1x 86mm x 46mm woofer
EQ	Yes (App + ULT button)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	27W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/1.5A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg

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Links
- Official Sony ULT Field 3 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: JBL Charge 6 Vs Sony ULT Field 3 - Honestly, This One Is Super Tough More from GYMCADDY →
- Mark Ellis Reviews: Sony just changed summer sound 🤨 | Sony ULT Field 5 & 3 Review
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #62 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $110 - Sony XB33: $110 eBay

Pros: IP67 rated and lightweight (2.4 lb). App-controlled color LED lighting, Party Connect links up to 100 speakers. ~19 hour real-world battery without lights.

Cons: Not very loud. Upper bass peaks, midrange dip, upper midrange peaks, not very neutral. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.

Full Sony XB33 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Sony Music Connect App)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Latency	110ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9.7" x 3.8" x 4.2" (246 x 97 x 106 mm)
Drivers	2x 48x70mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (3 band)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	97dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	16W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Stereo	Yes
Weight	2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg

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Ranked #63 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $83 - Creative iRoar Go: $83 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Pretty neutral response across the mids

Cons: Rolled off treble. Bass extension isn’t as good as today’s speakers. Discontinued.

Full Creative iRoar Go review and specifications →

App	Yes (Sound Blaster Connect)
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	64Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.6" x 3.8" x 2.1" (192 x 97 x 54 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	1x 63mm subwoofer, 2x 38mm tweeters
EQ	Yes (via Sound Blaster Connect app)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Weight	1.8 lbs / 816 g

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Links
- Official Creative iRoar Go Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- techkiste.net: Bose Soundlink Mini 2 vs the world ;) (Denon Envaya DSB250, Vifa Reykjavik, iRoar Go)
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #64 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $129.95 - Beats Pill 2024: $129.95 Amazon eBay

Pros: Doubles as a power bank (USB-C charge-out). 24 hour battery life; a 10 min quick-charge gives 2 hours. IP67 rated. Stereo pairs with a second Pill.

Cons: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy. Slightly recessed mids. Rolled off treble.

Full Beats Pill 2024 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~56Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	8.6" x 2.8" x 2.8" (219 x 71 x 70 mm)
Drivers	2x drivers with dual passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.5 lbs / 680 g

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Ranked #67 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $100 - Sony XB23: $100 eBay

Pros: Reasonably neutral. IP67 rated with a strap hook for backpacks. USB-C charging; up to 12 hour battery life.

Cons: Bass drops off a ton at high levels. Reduces its own volume over time when turned to max

Full Sony XB23 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Sony Music Center)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	67Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3" x 8.6" x 3" (76 x 218 x 76 mm)
Drivers	2x 42x51mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (3-band: bass, mid, treble)
IP Rating	IPX4
Max Volume	95dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	8W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Weight	1.3 lbs / 580 g

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Ranked #73 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $99.99 - Teufel Rockster Go 2: $99.99 Amazon eBay

Full Teufel Rockster Go 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Teufel Go)
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	15 hours, 28 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	2.5 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C sound card)
Dimensions	8.3" x 4.3" x 2.4" (211 x 109 x 61 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	2x 50mm wide-band drivers + 1x 64mm passive radiator
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	8W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	1.6 lbs / 735 g

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Links
- Official Teufel Rockster Go 2 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Techder Audios: Sony ULT Field 1 VS Teufel Rockster Go 2 “CLOSE CALL?” More from techderaudios →
- Techder Audios: Teufel Rockster Go 2 VS Xiaomi Soundmove “POWER VS DESIGN!?”
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #74 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $175.00 - Sonos Roam 2: $175.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Very neutral. Additional button for pairing instead of being shared with power button

Cons: Exact same sound quality as the original Roam. Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted as you turn up the bass.

Full Sonos Roam 2 review and specifications →

App	Sonos S2 App
Bass Extension (-10dB)	63Hz
Battery Life	10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm)
Drivers	1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode)
IP Rating	IPX5
Max Volume	95dB
Omnidirectional	No
Stereo	No
Weight	0.9 lbs / 429 g
Wifi	Yes

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Links
- Official Sonos Roam 2 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- The Product Lab: Sonos Roam 2 (2025) Watch Before You Buy
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #75 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $139.92 - Sonos Roam: $139.92 Amazon eBay

Pros: Very neutral. IP67 rated at ~1 lb. Wireless (Qi) charging - rare for a portable speaker. Works with Alexa/Sonos Voice Control and the wider Sonos ecosystem over Wi-Fi.

Cons: Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted if you turn up the bass.

Full Sonos Roam review and specifications →

App	Sonos S2 App
Bass Extension (-10dB)	63Hz
Battery Life	10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm)
Drivers	Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators
EQ	Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode)
IP Rating	IPX5
Max Volume	95dB
Omnidirectional	No
Stereo	No
Weight	0.9 lbs / 429 g
Wifi	Yes

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Links
- Official Sonos Roam Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Sonos Roam Review and specs - vs maxsound plus, soundcore boost and others! 👍 More from alanrossreviews →
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: JBL, Bose, B&O, Sonos, Earfun, SoundCore… which portable speaker sounds best? More from Oluv’Sone →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #79 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $98.00 - Sony ULT Field 1: $98.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated, survives drops and 1m submersion. Real-world battery around 28+ hours with ULT (bass boost) mode off. Stereo-pairs with a second ULT Field 1.

Cons: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble

Full Sony ULT Field 1 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.1" x 3" x 3" (206 x 77 x 76 mm)
Drivers	83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.4 lbs / 650 g

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Ranked #82 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $26 - Tribit Xsound Surf: $26 eBay

Pros: Rugged rubberized frame with a metal grille. About 20% louder than the XSound Go at the same volume. IPX7 rated, USB-C charging, and pairs with a second Surf for stereo.

Cons: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others, strange midrange peaks

Full Tribit Xsound Surf review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Likely Yes (based on Tribit pattern)
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7" x 2.2" x 2.1" (178 x 57 x 54 mm)
Drivers	40W: 2x drivers with passive radiator
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	12W RMS
Stereo	Yes
Weight	1 lbs / 440 g

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Ranked #83 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $70 - Tribit Stormbox 2: $70 Amazon eBay

Pros: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Keep Xbass on for best frequency response.

Cons: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.

Full Tribit Stormbox 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Latency	200ms
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	400ms AAC, 400ms SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm)
Drivers	2x 48mm fullrange
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	Yes
Output Power	34W RMS
Party Mode	No
Stereo	No (front/rear drivers)
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 593 g

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Ranked #85 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $93.52 - LG Xboom Grab: $93.52 Amazon eBay

Pros: 20 hour battery life - longer than the JBL Flip 7 or UE Boom 4. IP67 rated with elastic mounting straps. App unlocks AI room calibration, EQ, and light-strip customization; multipoint pairing.

Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples

Full LG Xboom Grab review and specifications →

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	75Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Digital Aux Input	No
Drivers	1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	30W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
TWS	No
Weight	1.5 lbs / 680 g
Wifi	No

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Ranked #93 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $89.00 - Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove: $89.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Pretty balanced sound. Distinctive mid-century design with real wood veneer and a woven grille, unlike most plastic/rubber portables. ~8 hour battery life.

Cons: Not stereo. Bass doesn’t go as deep as others its size. Gets distorted at higher levels. Wouldn’t generally recommend these old speakers as they can’t compete with modern speakers for bass performance and features.

Full Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	4.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	5" x 6" x 2.6" (127 x 152 x 67 mm)
Drivers	1x 3" full-range driver + 2x side-firing passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX4 (Groove), none (Heritage Groove)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	10W RMS
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
TWS	No
Weight	1.7 lbs / 770 g

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Links
- Official Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #95 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $97.71 - Sony SRS-XE300: $97.71 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated. Orientation-aware playback switches to stereo when laid flat. Party Connect links up to 100 speakers; fast charging (10 min charge = ~70 min playback).

Cons: Muffled sounding, not very deep bass. Hollow sounding. Worse than a XB43

Full Sony SRS-XE300 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Sony Music Center)
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9.4" x 4.1" x 4.7" (238 x 105 x 119 mm)
Drivers	2x 49x71mm X-Balanced speaker units + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (via app)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	16W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.3 kg

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Ranked #97 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $129 - Sony SRS-XB20: $129 eBay

Pros: IPX5 rated pill shape slides easily into a bag. 12 hour battery life.

Cons: Sounds thin at higher volumes. Bass falls away quickly.

Full Sony SRS-XB20 review and specifications →

App	Yes (SongPal)
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.8" x 2.7" x 2.7" (198 x 68 x 69 mm)
Drivers	2x 42mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX5
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Party Mode	Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 590 g

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Links
- Official Sony SRS-XB20 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: Best $100 Speaker? JBL Flip 4 Vs Sony XB20 Vs UE WONDERBOOM Vs Altec Mini Lifejacket 2 More from GYMCADDY →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #101 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $139.00 - Bose SoundLink Color II: $139.00 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Soft-touch rubber coating is comfortable to hold and tough enough for bumps and scrapes. IPX4 splashproof. Supports multipoint pairing to two devices at once.

Cons: Boosted bass on Color II. Not as deep of bass as other models. Lacking midrange detail. Rolled off treble. Discontinued.

Full Bose SoundLink Color II review and specifications →

App	Yes (Bose Connect)
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	5.2" x 5" x 2.2" (132 x 127 x 56 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 40mm full-range drivers
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX4
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 600 g

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Links
- Official Bose SoundLink Color II Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Danny Pops: BEST Bose Speaker?? Bose Soundlink Flex vs micro, Color II, and revolve + More from DannyPops →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #107 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $199 - Sony SRS-XB30: $199 eBay

Pros: IPX5 rated. Doubles as a power bank for charging your phone. Long claimed battery life (up to 24 hours at moderate volume).

Cons: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20

Full Sony SRS-XB30 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Sony Music Center)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	55Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9" x 3.2" x 3.4" (228 x 82 x 86 mm)
Drivers	2x 48mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
IP Rating	IPX5
Max Volume	95dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Party Mode	Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.2 lbs / 1000 g

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Links
- Official Sony SRS-XB30 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #110 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $39.99 - Tozo PA2: $39.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: IPX8 rated, rugged fabric-wrapped design. App offers 16 EQ modes and TWS dual-pairing with a second PA2.

Cons: Quite a bit of bass distortion thudding as you turn the volume up. Bass not that deep. The Tozo PA1 totally outclasses it.

Full Tozo PA2 review and specifications →

App	Yes (TOZO App)
Battery Life	25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.1" x 2.8" x 3" (180 x 70 x 76 mm)
Drivers	2x 1.7-inch full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators (44x49mm each)
EQ	Yes (16 EQ modes via app)
IP Rating	IPX8
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	16W
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs / 540 g

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Links
- Official Tozo PA2 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: The New Tozo PA2 vs PA1 😵 A Bluetooth Speaker Family Feud. Mr Hand ☝️ Makes His Return More from JaysStraightUpReviews →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #111 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $199 - TDK A33: $199 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Solid, weighty build (2.5 lb) with a splashproof design suited to outdoor use.

Cons: Not as deep of bass as competitors. Slightly recessed treble. Discontinued.

Full TDK A33 review and specifications →

Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~72Hz
Battery Life	6 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	2.1
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9.5" x 3.7" x 2" (241 x 95 x 51 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 1.5-inch full-range + 1x 2.5-inch subwoofer + 2x 3-inch passive radiators
IP Rating	IP64
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	15W
Power Input	Micro USB
Weight	2.8 lbs / 1270 g

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Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #113 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $29.96 - Tribit Stormbox Mini+: $29.96 Amazon eBay

Pros: IPX7 waterproof, app support with EQ presets and AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging, built-in mic for calls, AUX input, microSD card playback.

Cons: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.

Full Tribit Stormbox Mini+ review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	2.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm)
Drivers	2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator
IP Rating	IPX7
Lights	Yes
MicroSD Playback	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	12W
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs / 544 g

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Links
- Official Tribit Stormbox Mini+ Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- HammoTech Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus - A Loud Phone Speaker?
- Brannon No d: Tribit Stormbox Mini + / WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY🤑
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #114 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $69.99 - Sony SRS-XE200: $69.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated with dedicated per-function buttons. Can prop up a phone/tablet as a stand. Fast charging (10 min charge = ~70 min playback); Stamina mode extends battery when low.

Cons: Sounds hollow. Very muffled. Rolled off treble, weird midrange boost, just not great overall. Worse than a XB33.

Full Sony SRS-XE200 review and specifications →

Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.5" x 8.2" x 3.7" (90 x 208 x 94 mm)
Drivers	1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.8 lbs / 800 g

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Ranked #117 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $179.00 - LG Xboom Go PL5: $179.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: 18 hour battery life; IPX5 rated. LED lights sync to music via the LG XBOOM app; Wireless Party Link connects up to 100 speakers. USB-C charging.

Cons: Barely any bass. 14khz peak, bright on top. Soundboost mode makes the top end even harsher.

Full LG Xboom Go PL5 review and specifications →

App	Yes (LG XBOOM App)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	71Hz
Battery Life	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.9" x 3.1" x 3.1" (201 x 79 x 79 mm)
Drivers	2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (via app)
IP Rating	IPX5
Max Volume	100dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Party Mode	Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
Weight	1.4 lbs / 640 g

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Links
- Official LG Xboom Go PL5 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: LG Xboom Go PL5 review - the Flip 5 should be worried?? 🤭 More from alanrossreviews →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #118 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $99.00 - LG Xboom XG5: $99.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated. 18 hour battery life (~17 hrs confirmed in testing) with fast USB-C charging. Wireless Party Link connects up to 10 speakers.

Cons: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding

Full LG Xboom XG5 review and specifications →

Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.7" x 3.3" x 3.1" (222 x 83 x 80 mm)
Drivers	1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Party Mode	Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
Weight	1.5 lbs / 680 g

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Links
- Official LG Xboom XG5 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Luan Tech: JBL FLIP 6 vs LG XBOOM XG5 COMPARATIVO COMPLETO!
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #119 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $23 - Tribit Stormbox Mini: $23 Discontinued eBay

Pros: IPX7 waterproof, excellent battery life (12 hours), RGB LED lighting, app support with AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging

Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass. Sounds hollow and thuddy. Just not great overall. Discontinued; Tribit has retired it, superseded by the Stormbox Mini+. Discontinued.

Full Tribit Stormbox Mini review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-10dB)	~85Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 48mm 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator
IP Rating	IPX7
Lights	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	12W
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.6 lbs / 708 g

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Ranked #131 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $89.07 - Beats Pill+: $89.07 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Compact cylindrical design, smaller than most water bottles.

Cons: Peaky midrange and lower treble, very little bass. Not a good sound. Discontinued.

Full Beats Pill+ review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	90Hz
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	2.5" x 8.3" x 2.7" (63.6 x 210 x 69.2 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x drivers
EQ	No
IP Rating	IPX4
Omnidirectional	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	Lightning
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg

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Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #2 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $399.95 - JBL Xtreme 5: $399.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Removable battery. Quite deep bass, reaching well below 40Hz. A fantastic sounding speaker with excellent off-axis dispersion, a big step up from older JBL portables. Beats the Soundcore Boom 2 and Tribit Stormbox Blast on bass depth and clarity. Plays clean at volume, unlike the JBL Boombox 4.

Cons: High priced. Some bass boost. A hole in the mid-upper bass which can’t be EQ’d out. Default EQ presets are weak (Signature is boring, Chill and Vocal are close to unusable) - needs the custom EQ to sound its best. Bigger and heavier than the Xtreme 4.

Setup: Try this Oluv EQ for the most neutral sound

Full JBL Xtreme 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version	6.0
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	13.6" x 6.5" x 6.1" (346 x 165 x 155 mm)
Drivers	98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes (7 band)
Frequency Response	40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	110dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode)
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A)
Power Input	USB-C
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	Yes
Weight	6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg

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Ranked #3 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $100 - Tribit Stormbox Lava: $100 Amazon Aliexpress eBay

Pros: Fantastic bass extension. Goes deeper than the Boom 2 as seen in the linked video of sound samples. Firmware 2.0.0 is a big improvement in neutrality.

Cons: Quite heavy for the size. Some bass boost way down low. Treble and upper mids have some peaks.

Setup: Try out the Alan Ross EQ’s at this timestamp in his video There’s also a max bass EQ from Oluv and you can turn down the lowest slider for it to be more neutral

Full Tribit Stormbox Lava review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	20ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	44Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	128ms AAC, 144ms SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (310 x 147 x 152 mm)
Drivers	2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters
EQ	Yes (10 band)
Frequency Response	43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	108dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	80W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg

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Ranked #4 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $500 - Brane X: $500 Amazon eBay

Pros: Very deep bass, the absolute deepest from this category. Medium bass boost is the most balanced.

Cons: Boosted upper bass ~120hz, rolled off treble, so it’s missing detail up top. Battery life isn’t great in real world use. High priced. Annoying robot voice announcements. A lot of aux input latency.

Full Brane X review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	295ms default, 33ms with aux pass-through
Bass Extension (-10dB)	31Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	100ms
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	9.3" x 7" x 6.1" (236 x 178 x 155 mm)
Drivers	2x 2.5" midrange, 2x 0.75" tweeters + 6.5"x9" subwoofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP57
Max Volume	106dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	200W
Party Mode	Yes (Brane app, up to 8 speakers)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power brick
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg
Wifi	Yes

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Ranked #30 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $119.99 - LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair.

Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples

Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	54Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm)
Drivers	63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless)
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	No
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg
Wifi	No

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Ranked #41 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $198 - Sony ULT Field 5: $198 Amazon eBay

Pros: IP67 rated, dustproof and water resistant. 25 hour battery life. App with 10-band EQ. Party Connect with up to 100 speakers. USB-C in/out for charging your phone.

Cons: Bass not as deep as others in the category, and sound quality overall is just okay. ULT button makes a really loud tone when pressed. Just an okay speaker.

Full Sony ULT Field 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	12.6" x 5.7" x 4.9" (320 x 144 x 125 mm)
Drivers	2x 46mm tweeters + 1x 79mm x 107mm woofer
EQ	Yes (App + ULT button)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	27W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg

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Ranked #42 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $150 - Sony SRS-XB43: $150 eBay

Pros: Full, warm sound with deep, rich bass. Twin passive radiators deliver Extra Bass impact. IPX7 waterproof and rugged. Up to 24 hour battery (14 hours with lights on). Party lights for visual appeal.

Cons: Not as loud as others in the category. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.

Setup: Try out +3 +6 +3 as an EQ to get it as flat as possible as mentioned in the Alan Ross video

Full Sony SRS-XB43 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Sony Music Center App)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Latency	85ms
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	12.8" x 4.8" x 4.6" (325 x 123 x 117 mm)
Drivers	63mm woofer + 12.5mm tweeter + passive radiators
EQ	Yes (3 band)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	32W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	6.5 lbs / 2.95 kg

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Ranked #58 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $750.00 - Dali Katch G2: $750.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Pretty neutral

Cons: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume. A lot of compression artifacts at high volume. External AC power brick for charging. Horribly overpriced. Nearly identical to the Dali Katch G1. Reverb added to the output screws up the imaging. Quite a hollow character to the sound.

Full Dali Katch G2 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Charging Time	2 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	10.6" x 5.4" x 1.9" (269 x 138 x 47 mm)
Drivers	2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters
EQ	No
Frequency Response	49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	50W RMS
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg

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Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #1 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $159.99 - Earfun Uboom X: $159.99 Myearfun eBay

Pros: 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. 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.

Cons: The out of the box 0.33 firmware and EQ sounds horrible. Some people have mentioned sound interruption issues when using 2 in TWS, I don’t have this issue with my Pixel 7 Pro, try disabling AAC in that case

Setup: Please update it using the Earfun app (Android or iOS) and select an Oluv EQ. The Earfun app has sound profiles created by Oluv for Studio, Indoor, Indoor+, Outdoor, Outdoor+, BOOM xxX, and Ground 0 which are all fantastic. Oluv has a newer firmware pack that brings it up a few more notches of neutral

Full Earfun Uboom X review and specifications →

App	Yes (Earfun Audio app)
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	16ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~38Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency	SBC Video mode 48ms, AAC Video mode 128ms, SBC 112ms, AAC 176ms
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	15.7" x 5.9" x 8.5" (400 x 150 x 215 mm)
Drivers	2x 102mm (4") woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters
EQ	Yes (App EQ)
FM Tuner	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	110dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	80W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect mode, up to 50 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	9 lbs / 4.1 kg

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Ranked #3 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $385 - Harman Kardon Go + Play 3: $385 Amazon eBay

Pros: Warm sound with boosted bass. Deepest bass out of any speaker in this size. Sound is more natural than the Go + Play2.

Cons: Just a little over half as loud as the higher rated boomboxes. Only 8 hours of battery at medium volume. No water rating.

Setup: 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.

Full Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Harman Kardon One app)
Aux Input	Yes
Aux Latency	112ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)	35Hz
Battery Life	8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	120ms
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	17.3" x 9.4" x 7.6" (439 x 240 x 192 mm)
Drivers	1x 130mm (5") subwoofer + 2x 70mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters
EQ	Yes (App EQ)
IP Rating	None
Max Volume	103dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	160W RMS
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes
Power Input	AC Power brick
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg

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Ranked #19 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $549.95 - JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Pretty insane output capability for the size.

Cons: Pretty overpriced for the category. Better than the Boombox 3 mostly because there are more 7 EQ bands instead of just 3 and it can be better tuned. Try Oluv’s EQ for it. Out of the box sounds worse than the Boombox 3. No Aux input.

Full JBL Boombox 4 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	41Hz
Battery Life	28 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, LC3, AAC
Bluetooth Latency	AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	20.1" x 10.2" x 8.3" (510 x 260 x 210 mm)
Drivers	2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators
EQ	Yes (7 band)
FM Tuner	No
IP Rating	IP68
Max Volume	115dB
MicroSD Playback	No
Microphone Input	No
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	210W AC / 200W battery
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, up to 30W)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg

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Ranked #24 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $299.99 - Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: $299.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Pretty deep bass.

Cons: 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

Setup: Try the EQ from Alan Ross at this timestamp of his video

Full Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	40Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	18.7" x 7.6" x 10.2" (476 x 193 x 259 mm)
Drivers	1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters
EQ	Yes (10 band)
FM Tuner	No
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	110dB
MicroSD Playback	No
Microphone Input	Yes (2x 6.35mm)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	200W AC / 180W battery
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	19.2 lbs / 8.7 kg

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Ranked #25 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $249.93 - LG Xboom Stage 301: $249.93 Amazon eBay

Pros: Wedge-style design works as a karaoke hub with removable/replaceable battery. Multiple standing positions. AI audio optimization via Dual-Bar lighting.

Cons: overpriced for what it is. Not the greatest frequency response.

Full LG Xboom Stage 301 review and specifications →

App	Yes (LG Xboom app)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	43Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.7" x 3.1" x 3.5" (220 x 80 x 90 mm)
Drivers	6.5" woofer + dual 2.5" midrange drivers (Peerless)
EQ	Yes (App EQ)
IP Rating	IPX4
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	120W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	13.7 lbs / 6.2 kg

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Ranked #28 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $249.99 - Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: $249.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: 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.

Cons: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost. Reasonably deep bass, but not as good as the top ranked.

Full Soundcore Boom 2 Plus review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	39Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	17.3" x 9.1" x 5.9" (440 x 230 x 150 mm)
Drivers	2x 114mm (4.5") woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75") tweeters
EQ	Yes (Pro EQ + presets)
IP Rating	IPX7
Max Volume	111dB
MicroSD Playback	No
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	140W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyCast 2.0)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg

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Ranked #42 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $400 - Sony ULT Field 7: $400 Amazon eBay

Pros: Better sounding than the XG500

Cons: Still not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers. 8khz peak

Full Sony ULT Field 7 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~52Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	20.2" x 8.8" x 8.7" (512 x 224 x 222 mm)
Drivers	2x 114mm x 114mm X-Balanced woofers + 2x 46mm (1.9") tweeters
EQ	Yes (App + ULT button)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	100W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg

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Ranked #47 of 75 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $368.99 - Sony SRS-XG500: $368.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 30 hour battery life; 10-min quick-charge gives 3 hours. Battery care function stops charging at 90% to extend longevity. IP66 water/dust resistant. Two USB-A ports (one charges devices), mic/guitar inputs, AUX. Party mode links 100+ speakers.

Cons: Thuddy upper bass, not as deep bass as others. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.

Full Sony SRS-XG500 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Music Center, Fiestable)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	49Hz
Battery Life	30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	18.1" x 10.1" x 8.5" (460 x 256 x 215 mm)
Drivers	2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer
EQ	Yes (App + ClearAudio+)
IP Rating	IP66
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	2x 25W + 2x 10W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	12.3 lbs / 5.6 kg

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Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #11 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $807.72 - Teufel Rockster Neo: $807.72 eBay

Pros: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class.

Cons: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12. Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 330 or even the JBL Partybox 130.

Full Teufel Rockster Neo review and specifications →

App	Yes (Teufel Go)
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	40Hz
Battery Life	36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial)
EQ	No
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IP44
Max Volume	124.5dB
Microphone Input	Yes (XLR combo)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	200W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg
XLR Input	Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line)

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Ranked #13 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $499.99 - Teufel Rockster Air 2: $499.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: More consistent off-axis sound than the JBL Partybox 130, thanks to its single horn-loaded compression driver. Projects sound more evenly to the sides, unlike the JBL’s narrower front-firing dispersion. Cleaner instrument separation at high volume than the JBL Partybox 130, which turns anemic and loses bass at max volume despite its bass boost.

Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 130’s boosted bass, though the JBL’s is boomy rather than truly deep. Bass and treble aren’t perfectly controlled at maximum volume - can sound hollow or too bright unless turned down from default. Not meaningfully louder than its 3-year-old predecessor, and the reviewer found the overall tuning a bit worse.

Full Teufel Rockster Air 2 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	58 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	12.7" x 23.2" x 13.5" (323 x 589 x 343 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	2-way: 1x 10" paper woofer, 1x 1" polypropylene tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	47Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Max Volume	103dB RMS / 115dB peak @ 1m (Manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	Yes (XLR)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	80W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	31.2 lbs / 14.15 kg
XLR Input	Yes

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Ranked #16 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $699.00 - Bose S1 Pro+: $699.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Full sound with no lack of low-end output, crystal-clear audio quality. Three-channel mixer (2 XLR/quarter-inch combo mic-instrument + 1 line/Bluetooth), each with its own OLED display for quick treble/bass/reverb adjustment. Auto EQ adjusts sound based on orientation. Multiple angled surfaces for various positioning including tilted portrait mode, plus a line out to daisy-chain a second unit. Optional WT-XLR/WT-INST wireless transmitters dock, pair, and charge right in the speaker for a cable-free mic or instrument. Up to 11 hours battery life. Professional build quality. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.

Cons: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume, and reviewers describe it as screeching at max volume. Better suited for voice amplification. Not as much deep bass as the Everse 8, midrange sounds reasonably balanced. Treble is pretty boosted. Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Ports are fully exposed with no water resistance. Charges via a less common three-prong AC cable instead of the two-prong barrel cable most rivals use.

Full Bose S1 Pro+ review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	55Hz
Battery Life	11 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Charging Time	5 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm)
Drivers	1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	None
Max Volume	109dB
Microphone Input	Yes
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	150W
Party Mode	Yes (Bose Party mode)
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	No
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg
XLR Input	Yes

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Ranked #17 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $398.00 - Sony SRS-XP700: $398.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Dual 6.69” woofers, multi-tweeter X-Balanced Speaker Units with rear tweeter for 360 effect. Exceptional 25-hour battery (18-22 hours real-world with LEDs). IPX4 splash-resistant. MEGA BASS for deep punchy sound. Karaoke (mic + guitar inputs), LED lights with stroboscopic effect. Sony Music App integration for microphone control and advanced settings.

Cons: Weird midrange peak. Slightly less loud than a Partybox 310. Bass not as deep as a Partybox 310/300/110/100.

Full Sony SRS-XP700 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz
Battery Life	25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	12.3" x 27.3" x 14.4" (313 x 693 x 367 mm)
Drivers	2x 170mm woofers + 3x 60mm front tweeters + 1x 50mm rear tweeter
EQ	Yes
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	78W RMS
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Partially
TWS	No
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	37.3 lbs / 16.9 kg

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Links
- Official Sony SRS-XP700 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DLX Willington: SONY SRS XP700 vs JBL PARTYBOX 310 First Impressions Binaural Sound Sample Sound Comparison More from DLXWillington →
- GYMCADDY: Soundboks Go Vs JBL Partybox 310 Vs Sony XP700 More from GYMCADDY →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #18 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $549.99 - Sony SRS-XP500: $549.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: 20W 3-way speaker system with dual passive radiators, well-balanced sound (clear highs, detailed mids, punchy bass). 20-hour battery life, immersive room-filling sound. Party Connect feature links multiple compatible Sony speakers. USB charging port for device charging on-the-go. Built-in handle and IPX4 water resistance. Microphone input and karaoke support.

Cons: Not as loud and bass not as deep as a Partybox 100 or 110

Full Sony SRS-XP500 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	42Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Charging Time	3 hours
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	10.8" x 22.5" x 11.6" (275 x 572 x 295 mm)
Drivers	2x 140mm woofers + 2x 50mm tweeters
EQ	Yes
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Partially
TWS	No
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	24.7 lbs / 11.2 kg

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Links
- Official Sony SRS-XP500 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DLX Willington: 🥰🙄SONY SRS XP500 vs JBL Partybox 100 Sound battle with sound sample love and hate this More from DLXWillington →
- GYMCADDY: Soundboks Go Vs JBL Partybox 110 Vs Sony XP500 More from GYMCADDY →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #23 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $496.19 - LG XL7: $496.19 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Wheels and handle. Cool customizable lighting

Cons: Treble is recessed, bass isn’t as deep as a Partybox 310. Upper bass boosted. Discontinued and no longer sold new. Discontinued.

Full LG XL7 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	27.6" x 12.2" x 12.4" (701 x 309.9 x 315 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	8" woofer, 2x 2.5" tweeters
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IPX4
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	250W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	34.2 lbs / 15.5 kg

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Ranked #25 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $300 - Samsung MX-ST50B: $300 Amazon eBay

Pros: Sounds reasonably balanced. A little tough to judge based on the sound samples, would be nice to have more comparisons.

Cons: Not as deep bass as the Partybox 110 or other higher ranked speakers. Needs to be plugged in to reach higher volume.

Full Samsung MX-ST50B review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	13" x 26.2" x 11.9" (329 x 665 x 301 mm)
Drivers	2x 6.5" woofers, 2x 2.5" tweeters
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IPX5
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	240W (AC) / 90W (battery)
Party Mode	Yes (Samsung Group Play up to 10 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	26.2 lbs / 11.9 kg

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Links
- Official Samsung MX-ST50B Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- HQ AUDIO Exchange: Samsung MX-ST50B vs. JBL Partybox 110 Bass Test!🔥
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #47 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $429 - Sony GTK-XB90: $429 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Deep punchy EXTRA BASS technology for party use. 3x 2.36” tweeters + 2x 7.09” woofers, built-in LED lights sync with beat. 16 hours battery claimed (9 hours real-world at moderate volume with lights). Built-in handle, portable one-box design. Fiestable plugin controls party settings and DJ effects. Three-device simultaneous Bluetooth pairing.

Cons: Bass is muddy and not deep, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning. Discontinued.

Full Sony GTK-XB90 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~50Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Digital Aux Input	No
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	12cm drivers + passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	None
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 2.1A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	30.9 lbs / 14 kg

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Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #48 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $349 - Sony GTK-XB72: $349 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, vibrant multi-colored LED lights. ClearAudio+ and Extra Bass technology for dynamic sound. LIVE SOUND button with angled speakers and DSP for 3D sound experience. FM radio, USB, RCA inputs with Music Center app control for lighting effects and EQ. Easy to use with convenient Bluetooth and FM radio.

Cons: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning. Discontinued.

Full Sony GTK-XB72 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~56Hz
Battery Life	23 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Digital Aux Input	No
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	10cm driver + passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	None
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg

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Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Stereo Specs: JBL PARTYBOX 310 VS SONY GTK XB72 SOUND TEST COMPARISON
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #49 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $299 - Sony GTK-XB60: $299 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 60W powerful sound performance with extra-bass technology for deep, punchy output. 2x 5.12” woofers + 2x 1.97” tweeters. Up to 14 hours battery at reasonable levels (3 hours at full volume with extra bass and lamps). NFC support, flashy party lights, app control for light moods. Pair two XB60s for wider soundfield. Works as mini PA system with RCA/USB/mic ports.

Cons: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning. Discontinued.

Full Sony GTK-XB60 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~60Hz
Battery Life	14 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Digital Aux Input	No
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	8cm driver + passive radiators
EQ	No
IP Rating	None
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	17.6 lbs / 8 kg

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Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DLX Willington: 🤣JBL Partybox 100 vs Sony GTK XB60 Sound Battle You Asked For It More from DLXWillington →
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #3 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $1,269.94 - Teufel Rockster 2: $1,269.94 eBay

Pros: Sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720. Horn-loaded tweeter gives far more consistent off-axis sound, unlike the Partybox 720’s dual tweeters, which suffer from comb-filtering interference. Gets louder without distorting - the Partybox 720 starts breaking up at high volume well before this does. Projects clearly over long outdoor distances, covering a large area evenly.

Cons: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720. Bass output drops off further at high volume.

Full Teufel Rockster 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Teufel Go)
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA)
Battery Life	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm)
Drivers	2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IPX2
Max Volume	132dB
Microphone Input	Yes (XLR)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	440W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes
Power Input	AC Power cord, USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg
Wifi	No
XLR Input	Yes (2x, line level)

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Ranked #8 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $800 - Sony ULT Tower 9: $800 Amazon eBay

Pros: Slightly better sounding than the ULT Tower 10

Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers. Bass drops off a lot at higher volumes. Not quite as loud as the ULT Tower 10

Full Sony ULT Tower 9 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	16.1" x 35.8" x 18" (410 x 910 x 456 mm)
Drivers	7 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 2" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter
EQ	Yes (10 band)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	148W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	No
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	65.3 lbs / 29.6 kg
Wifi	No

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Ranked #9 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $898.00 - Sony ULT Tower 10: $898.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. Includes a wireless microphone.

Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers. Bass drops off a lot at higher volumes.

Full Sony ULT Tower 10 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	16.5" x 43.5" x 16.9" (418 x 1106 x 428 mm)
Drivers	7 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 3.1" midrange, 2x 1.6" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter
EQ	Yes (7 band)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	139W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	No
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	63.9 lbs / 29 kg
Wifi	No
Wireless Microphones	Yes Included

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Links
- Official Sony ULT Tower 10 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: Sony ULT Tower 10 Vs JBL Partybox Ultimate & JBL Partybox 710 More from GYMCADDY →
- GYMCADDY: Sony ULT Tower 9 Vs Sony ULT Tower 10 - Size Doesn’t Matter
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #10 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $900 - Sony SRS-XV900: $900 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Can get slightly louder than a Partybox 310. Handle and wheels are convenient.

Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume compared to the Partybox 310 and every other speaker on this page. Discontinued; Sony replaced the XV line with the ULT Tower series. Discontinued.

Full Sony SRS-XV900 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	16.1" x 34.6" x 17.3" (410 x 880 x 439 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	9 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 4.7" midrange, 2x 2" front tweeter, 2x 1.6" side tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter
EQ	Yes
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	None
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Optical Input	Yes
Output Power	100W
Party Mode	Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	No
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	58.6 lbs / 26.6 kg
Wifi	No

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Ranked #11 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers, last listed at $1,299.99 - Marshall Bromley 750: $1,299.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Much wider, more consistent off-axis dispersion than the JBL Partybox 720, which only fires forward - the Marshall’s standout feature, sounding about the same from any angle.

Cons: Not as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 330 or JBL Partybox 720. Not a great frequency response overall, with some midrange peaks. Only basic bass/treble controls, no full custom EQ like the JBL Partybox 720’s app. Default bass (dynamic mode) is overdone out of the box and needs trimming.

Full Marshall Bromley 750 review and specifications →

App	Yes (Marshall Bluetooth app)
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm, RCA)
Battery Life	40+ hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	No
Charging Time	3.5 hours
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	16.3" x 25.7" x 14" (413 x 652 x 355 mm)
Discontinued	No
Drivers	2x 10" woofers, 2x 5.25" mid-ranges, 2x 1" tweeters, 2x 0.8" tweeters
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IP54
Microphone Input	Yes (2x XLR/6.35mm combo)
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	400W
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
USB Playback	No
Weight	52.7 lbs / 23.9 kg
Wifi	No
XLR Input	Yes (2x combo)

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Powered Speakers

Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers

Ranked #1 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers, last listed at $899.00 - B&W Zeppelin Pro: $899.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Titanium dome tweeters and an improved 24-bit DAC over the standard Zeppelin for slightly better high-frequency detail on hi-res streams. Dynamic EQ DSP. Customizable downward-firing light. Same wide soundstage and deep bass extension as the standard Zeppelin.

Cons: Same price as the standard Zeppelin for a fairly modest tweeter/DAC upgrade. Nothing besides the lack of battery, lack of waterproofing, high cost and the Earfun Uboom X that’s so close to it in terms of sound quality for 7x less money. Basically an indoor only speaker. Although at this price point I’d generally recommend some Top Recommended Bookshelf Speakers instead which will have even better soundstage.

Full B&W Zeppelin Pro review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	25.6" x 8.3" x 7.6" (650 x 210 x 194 mm)
Drivers	150mm woofer, 2x 90mm FST midrange drivers, 2x 25mm Titanium Dome tweeters
EQ	Yes (Dynamic EQ)
Frequency Response	35Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Output Power	240W (80W woofer, 2x 40W midrange, 2x 40W tweeter)
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cord
Streaming Services	AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
TWS	No
Weight	14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg
Wifi	Yes

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Links
- Official B&W Zeppelin Pro Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Mark Ellis Reviews: £699 Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro! IS IT WORTH IT?!
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #2 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers, last listed at $899.00 - B&W Zeppelin: $899.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Amazingly neutral, quite a wide soundstage due to the width. Bass extension deeper than all others in category.

Cons: Nothing besides the lack of battery, lack of waterproofing, high cost and the Earfun Uboom X that’s so close to it in terms of sound quality for 7x less money. Basically an indoor only speaker. Although at this price point I’d generally recommend some Top Recommended Bookshelf Speakers instead which will have even better soundstage.

Full B&W Zeppelin review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~32Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
DSP	No
Dimensions	25.6" x 8.3" x 7.6" (650 x 210 x 194 mm)
Drivers	150mm woofer, 2x 90mm FST midrange drivers, 2x 25mm Decoupled Double-Dome aluminium tweeters
EQ	No
Frequency Response	35Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Output Power	240W (80W woofer, 2x 40W midrange, 2x 40W tweeter)
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cord
Streaming Services	AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
TWS	No
Weight	14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg
Wifi	Yes

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Links
- Official B&W Zeppelin Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Head-to-Head Comparisons

Ranked #4 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers, last listed at $4,000.00 - B&O Beosound 2: $4,000.00 Amazon eBay

Cons: Overly boosted bass and recessed mids. Overly expensive

Full B&O Beosound 2 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~45Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Dimensions	11.8" x 11.8" (300 x 300 mm)
Drivers	1x 5.5" + passive radiator woofer
EQ	Yes (via app)
Frequency Response	37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast
Max Volume	94dB
Output Power	200W
Party Mode	Yes (Beolink Multiroom)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	360-degree
TWS	Yes
Voice Assistants	Yes (Google Assistant)
Weight	9 lbs / 4.1 kg
Wifi	Yes
Woofer Cabinet	passive radiator

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Links
- Official B&O Beosound 2 Product Page
Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Mikipedia: The NEW B&O Beosound Level vs Beosound 2, Head to Head Sound Test in 4K
- Tivoli Hi-Fi: Beosound 1 & Beosound 2 Comparison
Head-to-Head Comparisons
- B&O Beosound 2 vs B&W Zeppelin Pro
- B&O Beosound 2 vs B&O Beosound Level