Short answer: the Soundcore Rave 3S for the included kit, the Bose S1 Pro+ for portability. The Rave 3S ships with two AA battery wireless microphones and a remote control but has some upper bass and upper mids boost. 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+ ($699) for a battery-powered PA speaker; the Soundcore Rave 3S ($349.99) suits a party speaker instead.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Soundcore Rave 3S at IPX4 (splashing) against the Bose S1 Pro+, which has 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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2 AA battery Wireless Microphones and remote control included.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro+ | Soundcore Rave 3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 | $349.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 16 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #19 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) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 9.4” x 11” (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| 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 (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6” (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25” (57mm) tweeters | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB | - |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 200W |
| 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 | - |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 2 Included |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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