Short answer: the Doss Soundbox. It ranks #131 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $79; the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 ranks #132 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Doss Soundbox gets right: IPX4 splashproof, 12-hour battery life, MicroSD card support, dual full-range drivers, built-in microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, AUX input. The catch: Barely any bass.
What the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 offers: IP67 rated, floats, and finally uses USB-C charging. Watch for: A lot of distortion at higher volumes.
Buy the Doss Soundbox. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 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 Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Doss Soundbox.
If water resistance matters to you, the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Doss Soundbox at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 Discontinued | $200 |
| Ranked | #131 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #132 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 140Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.7" (167.6 x 73.7 x 68.6 mm) | 3.4" x 3.4" x 8.9" (87 x 87 x 225 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.5" full range + 1x 2.6" passive radiator | 2x 50x50mm full-range + 2x 55x86mm passive radiators |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Output Power | 12W | - |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Stereo | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (via app) |
| Max Volume | - | 91dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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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Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4: $200 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, floats, and finally uses USB-C charging. 20 hour battery life. ‘PartyUp’ feature syncs multiple UE speakers together.
Cons: A lot of distortion at higher volumes. Rolled off treble. Not very loud. They really screwed this up
Full Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.4" x 3.4" x 8.9" (87 x 87 x 225 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50x50mm full-range + 2x 55x86mm passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 91dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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