Short answer: the Diamondboxx M3. It ranks #51 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $700; the Artsound PWR05 ranks #72 and costs $799, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Diamondboxx M3 offers: 114dB output. Watch for: Not as deep bass as even the hyperboom.
What the Artsound PWR05 offers: 150W (75W RMS) 3-way speaker with 4 drivers, no distortion even at high volume. Watch for: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow.
Buy the Diamondboxx M3. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Artsound PWR05 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Artsound PWR05. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Diamondboxx M3 is rated for 40 hours versus 10 hours for the Artsound PWR05.
If water resistance matters to you, the Artsound PWR05 at IPX5 (water jets) holds up far better than the Diamondboxx M3 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Diamondboxx M3 | Artsound PWR05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $700 | $799 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #51 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #72 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX5 |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Output Power | 200W RMS / 400W peak | 75W RMS / 150W peak |
| Dimensions | 14.7" x 9" x 8" (373.4 x 228.6 x 203.2 mm) | 16.9" x 7.1" x 7.1" (430 x 180 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer + tweeter array | 5" woofer + tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Diamondboxx M3: $700
Pros: 114dB output. 200W RMS (400W max) Class A/B amplifier with dual 4” woofers and active crossovers. Multiple battery options (115Wh or 231Wh). Weighs just 12 lbs, fits in overhead compartments. Aluminum heatsink survives full-blast heat.
Cons: Not as deep bass as even the hyperboom. Bass distorted at high levels. Too much treble. Too expensive. No water rating.
Full Diamondboxx M3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.7" x 9" x 8" (373.4 x 228.6 x 203.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer + tweeter array |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 200W RMS / 400W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg |
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Artsound PWR05: $799 Discontinued
Pros: 150W (75W RMS) 3-way speaker with 4 drivers, no distortion even at high volume. 10 hour battery life. Leather carrying strap, rugged ABS housing. TWS technology pairs two units wirelessly. Aux input for other sources.
Cons: Strange frequency peaks, sound is very hollow. Discontinued.
Full Artsound PWR05 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.9" x 7.1" x 7.1" (430 x 180 x 180 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 5" woofer + tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Output Power | 75W RMS / 150W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg |
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