Short answer: the B&O Beolit 20. It ranks #48 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5) at $749 and is still sold new; the Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks #82 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Bumpboxx Flare 6 is the longer-running, tougher pick. A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the B&O Beolit 20. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the B&O Beolit 20.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the better-sounding, lighter option. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the Bumpboxx Flare 6 at 13 lbs (5.9 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 lacks.
Buy the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Bumpboxx Flare 6 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bumpboxx Flare 6 | B&O Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 Discontinued | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #82 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 150W | 240W peak |
| Dimensions | 24” x 6” x 14” (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 6” woofer + tweeters | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB (Manufacturer specified) | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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