Short answer: the Samsung MX-ST50B for balanced sound, the Bose S1 Pro+ for size. The MX-ST50B sounds reasonably balanced but its bass is not as deep as a Partybox 110 or other higher ranked speakers. The S1 Pro+ is extremely compact and light with flexible placement options, though full range music distorts it above two-thirds volume.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro+ at $699 for a battery-powered PA speaker, or the Samsung MX-ST50B at $300 for a party speaker instead.
Battery life favors the Samsung MX-ST50B: rated for 18 hours against 11 hours for the Bose S1 Pro+.
If water resistance matters to you, the Samsung MX-ST50B at IPX5 (water jets) holds up far better than the Bose S1 Pro+ at no water resistance.
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Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options, and very loud for its size.
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A 240W sound tower with two 6.5-inch woofers and two tweeters, IPX5 protection, app EQ, aux and USB playback, karaoke input and Samsung Group Play for linking up to 10 speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro+ | Samsung MX-ST50B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 16 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #25 of 49 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, AAC, 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) | 13” x 26.2” x 11.9” (329 x 665 x 301 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IPX5 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/line/instrument), 6.3mm line, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (Samsung Group Play up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 26.2 lbs (11.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6” (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 2.5” tweeters |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB | - |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 240W (AC) / 90W (battery) |
| 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 | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Coverage | 120° H x 50° V | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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