Short answer: the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021. It ranks #4 of 134 medium speakers at $60; the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT ranks #5 and costs $250, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT side: One of the early Bluetooth speakers with excellent all-around sound quality, very neutral and great soundstage. The catch: Expensive.
The case for the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. The catch: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
One note: the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT is discontinued, but it still ranks #5 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Denon Envaya DSB-250BT | Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 Discontinued | $60 |
| Ranked | #5 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 180ms | 150ms |
| Max Volume | 97dB | 99dB |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 750 g | 1.3 lbs / 590 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC | SBC |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + passive radiator | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator |
| Output Power | 27W | 20W (10W × 2) |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 band) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 200 x 77 x 74 mm (W x H x D) | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Denon Envaya DSB-250BT: $250 Discontinued
Pros: One of the early Bluetooth speakers with excellent all-around sound quality, very neutral and great soundstage. Deep bass without distortion at high volumes. IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. USB charging port charges mobile devices. Built-in stand on back for sturdy tilted positioning.
Cons: Expensive. Treble is rolled off. Phantom battery drain issue, would not recommend these days. Uses some stereo enhancement reverb that can sound weird to some. Not as detailed as higher ranked speakers. Discontinued.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 180ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 200 x 77 x 74 mm (W x H x D) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Output Power | 27W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 750 g |
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Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: $60 Amazon
Pros: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. This upgraded version has a usb-c port while the old one has micro usb.
Cons: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 20W (10W × 2) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 590 g |
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