Short answer: choose the Bose S1 Pro+ for a lighter, better-equipped performance and presentation speaker; choose the dB Technologies B-Hype M when its included wireless microphone, media player, and voice-priority features fit a simple travelling-show or presentation setup. The Bose weighs 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) and emphasizes its mixer, while the 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) B-Hype M uses a 10-inch woofer and includes a wireless microphone.
The B-Hype M is set up for basic presentation duties. It offers an XLR/TRS combo input, RCA and 3.5mm inputs, USB and SD media playback, Bluetooth, an included wireless microphone, bass and treble controls, and automatic CH1/RF priority ducking. Its 95W RMS amplifier, four-hour battery claim, 62Hz published low-end figure, and limited measurement evidence make it a less convincing choice for music playback. It is stereo and has a 90° by 45° published coverage pattern, but it lacks app control and TWS pairing.
The Bose is the stronger portable PA for a performer. Its two combo inputs, third line or Bluetooth channel, per-channel tone and reverb, Auto EQ, flexible placement, and optional docked wireless transmitters provide a more adaptable mixer setup. It is much lighter and ranks higher, although it has no water resistance and can distort with full-range music at high volume.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro+ for a compact portable PA with better mixer controls, lower weight, and more flexible live-performance use.
Buy the dB Technologies B-Hype M when an included wireless microphone, USB or SD playback, and automatic speech ducking are more useful than the Bose’s sound-quality and portability advantages.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro+. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the dB Technologies B-Hype M is discontinued, so it is only available used.
Battery life favors the Bose S1 Pro+: rated for 11 hours against 4 hours for the dB Technologies B-Hype M.
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A compact, light battery PA speaker that is very loud for its size, with a three channel mixer and Auto EQ for any placement.
A portable 10 inch battery PA speaker that comes with a wireless mic, wheels, and a built in media player for presentations.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro+ | dB Technologies B-Hype M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $450 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #16 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 9.4” x 11” (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 11.8” x 22.4” x 11.9” (300 x 568 x 301 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line/instrument), 6.3mm line, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), stereo RCA, 3.5mm stereo, USB/SD media, Bluetooth |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6” (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 10” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB | 123dB |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 95W RMS / 190W peak |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; multi-position cabinet | 36mm pole mount |
| DSP | 3-channel mixer with EQ, reverb and Auto EQ | Bass and treble EQ; CH1/RF priority ducking |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz | Not specified |
| Coverage | 120° H x 50° V | 90° H x 45° V |
| Frequency Response | - | 62Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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