Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $179. The DOSS Soundbox XL ranks #80, rated 3.1/5, at $79.99, $99.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 10 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the DOSS Soundbox XL 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 Soundbox XL is the lighter pick. A light, affordable speaker with a built in subwoofer, splash resistance, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (557 g) it weighs much less than the Bose SoundLink Plus at 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. The tradeoff: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $99.01 you would save on the DOSS Soundbox XL does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | DOSS Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 1.2 lbs (557 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 11.8” x 2.6” x 5.2” (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 32W |
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