Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $179. The DOSS Extreme Boom ranks #115, rated 2.1/5, at $75.99, $103.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, lighter option. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs much less than the DOSS Extreme Boom at 5.6 lbs (2.52 kg). It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the DOSS Extreme Boom cannot. The catch: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
The DOSS Extreme Boom is the longer-running pick. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a long rated battery, power bank output, and bass heavy sound for casual parties. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Plus. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. The catch: The measured 65Hz -10dB bass point means it lacks true low bass despite its boomy voicing.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $103.01 you would save on the DOSS Extreme Boom does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | DOSS Extreme Boom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $75.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #115 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 5.6 lbs (2.52 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 12.7” x 4.7” x 7.2” (323 x 120 x 184 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 60W: Dual drivers + passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
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