Short answer: the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3. It ranks #3 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $385; the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro ranks #74, rated 2.8/5, and costs $449, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro: A retro boombox for karaoke and live use, with two wireless mics, guitar and mic inputs, and lots of power. Watch for: No independent measurements or tested reviews have been published, so its tonal balance, bass extension and real output can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A stylish stereo boombox with very deep bass for its size and warm sound, made for indoor use. At 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) it weighs much less than the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro at 19 lbs (8.6 kg). Watch for: Just a little over half as loud as the higher rated boomboxes.
Buy the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 | $385 |
| Ranked | #74 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 30.5”W x 8”D (406 x 775 x 203 mm) | 17.3” x 9.4” x 7.6” (439 x 240 x 192 mm) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Amplifier Power | 400W | 160W RMS |
| App | No | Yes (Harman Kardon One app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 10+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 8” woofers (4 ohm), 2x tweeters | 1x 130mm (5”) subwoofer + 2x 70mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2 wireless mics included, plus wired mic input) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Outputs | Line out | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) |
| Aux Latency | - | 112ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 120ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Power Bank | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Harman Kardon Go + Play 3: reviews by Oluv, Alan Ross and Dominik.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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