These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Bose S1 Pro+ ranks #6 of 16 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $699; the Audiocase S5 ranks #27 of 49 party speakers by sound quality at $645.
Why pick the Bose S1 Pro+: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options, and very loud for its size. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Audiocase S5 lacks. The catch: Leans toward a bright sound signature, and its bass bottoms out as the volume rises, so full range music suffers well before maximum loudness.
The Audiocase S5 is the longer-running pick. A 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) stereo boombox with 2x 5” woofers, a 1” tweeter, a claimed 30-hour removable battery and up to 108dB of output. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 11 for the Bose S1 Pro+. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Bose S1 Pro+ lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose S1 Pro+.
Worth knowing: the Audiocase S5 has been discontinued and is hard to find new at this point.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro+ at $699 for a battery-powered PA speaker, or the Audiocase S5 at $645 for a party speaker instead.
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Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options, and very loud for its size.
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A 7.9 kg stereo boombox with 2x 5” woofers, a 1” tweeter, a claimed 30-hour removable battery and up to 108dB of output.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro+ | Audiocase S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $645 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 16 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #27 of 49 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 9.4” x 11” (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 16.1” x 9.8” x 7.5” (410 x 250 x 190 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line/instrument), 6.3mm line, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (wired link) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6” (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 2x 5” woofers, 1” tweeter |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB | 108dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 2 x 73W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; multi-position cabinet | - |
| DSP | 3-channel mixer with EQ, reverb and Auto EQ | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Coverage | 120° H x 50° V | - |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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