Short answer: the Bose S1 Pro for better sound quality, the Audiocase S5 for the lower price. The Bose S1 Pro ranks #16 of 50 party speakers at $699. The Audiocase S5 ranks #26 at $645, $54 cheaper.
What the Bose S1 Pro offers: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Watch for: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume.
What the Audiocase S5 offers: Removable battery Watch for: Not stereo.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Audiocase S5 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Audiocase S5 is rated for 30 hours versus 11 hours for the Bose S1 Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro | Audiocase S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 Discontinued | $645 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #16 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Max Volume | 109dB | 108dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Output Power | - | 2 x 73W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Bose S1 Pro: $699.00 Discontinued Amazon
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 mic/line + 1 line/Bluetooth). Auto EQ adjusts sound based on orientation. Multiple angled surfaces for various positioning including tilted portrait mode. 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. 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. Discontinued.
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) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 109dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| 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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Audiocase S5: $645 Discontinued
Pros: Removable battery
Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass, not as much clarity as higher ranked speakers. Generally worse overall than the much cheaper Stormbox Blast. Discontinued.
Full Audiocase S5 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.1" x 9.8" x 7.5" (410 x 250 x 190 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 5" woofers, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Output Power | 2 x 73W |
| Party Mode | Yes (wired link) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
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