Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus, if you are buying new. The Vifa Helsinki ranks higher than it (#1 vs #25 of 115 large speakers, 4.8/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Bose SoundLink Plus is still sold new at $179.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the longer-running, tougher pick. 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 8 for the Vifa Helsinki. It is rated IP67, while the Vifa Helsinki has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Vifa Helsinki 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 Vifa Helsinki is the better-sounding option. A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. The tradeoff: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus if you want one new; the Vifa Helsinki is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build.
A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | Vifa Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $449.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (shared woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 6.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (156 x 210 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 48Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W |
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