Short answer: the Doss Soundbox Pro. It ranks #130 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.99; the Doss Soundbox ranks #131 and costs $79, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Doss Soundbox Pro side: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers. Set against that: Barely any bass.
What the Doss Soundbox offers: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input. Watch for: Barely any bass.
Buy the Doss Soundbox Pro. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Doss Soundbox and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Doss Soundbox Pro is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Doss Soundbox.
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox Pro | Doss Soundbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $79 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #130 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #131 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Output Power | 20W | 12W |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators | 2x 1.5" full range + 1x 2.6" passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 140Hz |
| Dimensions | - | 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.7" (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss Soundbox Pro: $29.99 Amazon
Pros: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers
Cons: Barely any bass
Full Doss Soundbox Pro review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Doss Soundbox: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input
Cons: Barely any bass. Sounds like a clock radio. Distorted at higher levels. Discontinued.
Full Doss Soundbox review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 140Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.7" (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.5" full range + 1x 2.6" passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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