Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $179. The Tronsmart Halo 100 ranks #75, rated 3.2/5, at $109.99, $69.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, lighter choice. 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 Tronsmart Halo 100 at 6 lbs (2.72 kg). It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Tronsmart Halo 100 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.
Why pick the Tronsmart Halo 100: A loud, affordable outdoor party speaker with RGB lights, water resistance, and a USB port to charge phones. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. Watch for: Not a very smooth frequency response.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $69.01 saving on the Tronsmart Halo 100 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | Tronsmart Halo 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 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) | 6 lbs (2.72 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) | 11.3” x 7” x 5.9” (286 x 179 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 1x 115mm woofer, 2x 53mm mid-tweeters, 1x 31mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 49Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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