Short answer: the Devialet Mania for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Epicboom for the lower price. The Devialet Mania ranks #52 of 115 large speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $899. The Ultimate Ears Epicboom ranks #84, rated 2.9/5, at $228.59, $670.41 cheaper.
The Devialet Mania is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 10dB, against 55Hz for the Ultimate Ears Epicboom. The catch: Not very loud.
The Ultimate Ears Epicboom is the longer-running, tougher pick. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker made mostly from recycled materials, with long Bluetooth range and USB-C charging. It is rated for 17 hours of battery against 10 for the Devialet Mania. It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the Devialet Mania. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass for the size.
Buy the Devialet Mania if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Ultimate Ears Epicboom if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
A rugged, floating waterproof speaker made mostly from recycled materials, with long Bluetooth range and USB-C charging.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Devialet Mania | Ultimate Ears Epicboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $228.59 |
| Ranked | #52 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #84 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) | 4.3 lbs (1.97 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) | 4.7” x 9.5” x 6.4” (119 x 241 x 162 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers | 1x 120mm woofer, 2x 45mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 176W | 10W RMS |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) | 94dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in loop) |
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