Short answer: the Bose S1 Pro for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom for the lower price. The Bose S1 Pro ranks #16 of 50 party speakers at $699. The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom ranks #31 at $449.99, $249.01 cheaper.
On the Bose S1 Pro side: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Set against that: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume.
What the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom offers: Strong audio performance with 2x 4.5” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x passive radiators. Watch for: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound.
Buy the Bose S1 Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is rated for 24 hours versus 11 hours for the Bose S1 Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose S1 Pro | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.00 Discontinued | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #16 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours | 2.6 hours |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) | 7.5" x 7.5" x 14.3" (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| 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 | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters | 2x 5.66" woofers, 2x 0.98" tweeters, passive radiators |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 109dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:
- JBL Partybox 330 vs Soundboks 2
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Soundboks 2
- JBL Boombox 4 vs Soundboks 2
- JBL Partybox 100 vs Bose S1 Pro
- Bose S1 Pro vs Sony SRS-XP500
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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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 |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Precision Drive Audio: Music test for BOSE S1 PRO& PD K8 & JBL EON ONE COMPACT
- Precision Drive Audio: Bose S1 pro VS PD K8 VS JBL EON ONE COMPACT
- HQ AUDIO Exchange: Bose S1 Pro vs. JBL PartyBox 100 Bass Sound Test 😱💥🔥
- briansredd: Electro-Voice Everse 8 VS Bose S1 Pro - Side By Side Shoot-Out (Attempt)
- briansredd: Q&A - Electro-Voice Everse 8 Vs Bose S1 Pro AND (Warning) My Opinion
- True Techy: BOSE S1 Pro vs JBLPartybox ENCORE This Comparison SHOCKED me!!!
- JPW Pro: EV Everse 8 vs JBL EON One Compact Review
- W. Weiss: Part 3 Shootout MACKIE THUMP GO vs BOSE S1 PRO vs JBL EON ONE COMPACT Max Volume Demo A New Winner!
- James from Canada: SOUND TESTS - Soundboks, Minirig 3, dB Technologies, Bose S1 Pro, etc - RAVE TEST
- Reddit Search for Bose S1 Pro Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom: $449.99 Amazon
Pros: Strong audio performance with 2x 4.5” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x passive radiators. Up to 24 hours battery at 50% volume (3 hours at max). Adaptive bass compensation for wall-reflective environments. Dual Bluetooth pairing, aux and optical inputs, USB-out for device charging. IPX4 splash-proof. Sliding rubber handle and compact square design.
Cons: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound. Not as loud as others in the class. Bass not as deep as a Partybox 100. External power brick for charging.
Full Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 2.6 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 7.5" x 14.3" (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.66" woofers, 2x 0.98" tweeters, passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs Soundboks Mix
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs Audiocase S10
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs JBL Eon One Compact
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs Mackie Thump Go
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs Samsung MX-ST50B
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs Klipsch Gig XXL
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs LG XL7
- Ultimate Ears Hyperboom vs Soundcore Rave 3/3s
- See all 18 comparisons