Short answer: the Doss Soundbox XL. It ranks #53 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $75.99; the Dali Katch G1 ranks #59 and costs $279, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Doss Soundbox XL offers: 32W output power, 100dB max volume, 10-hour battery life, IPX4 splashproof, MicroSD card slot, dual woofer setup with subwoofer, built-in microphone, TWS pairing support Watch for: A little hollow sounding.
What the Dali Katch G1 offers: Pretty neutral Watch for: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume.
Buy the Doss Soundbox XL. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Dali Katch G1 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Dali Katch G1. It ranks near the bottom of the 77 large speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Dali Katch G1 is rated for 24 hours versus 10 hours for the Doss Soundbox XL.
If water resistance matters to you, the Dali Katch G1 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Doss Soundbox XL at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox XL | Dali Katch G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75.99 | $279 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #53 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #59 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | - |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 557 g | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 2.6" x 5.2" (300 x 66 x 132 mm) | 10.6" x 5.4" x 1.9" (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 32W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss Soundbox XL: $75.99 Amazon
Pros: 32W output power, 100dB max volume, 10-hour battery life, IPX4 splashproof, MicroSD card slot, dual woofer setup with subwoofer, built-in microphone, TWS pairing support
Cons: A little hollow sounding.
Full Doss Soundbox XL review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 2.6" x 5.2" (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 557 g |
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Dali Katch G1: $279 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty neutral
Cons: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume. A lot of compression artifacts at high volume. External AC power brick for charging. Discontinued, superseded by the Dali Katch G2, which sounds nearly identical. Reverb added to the output screws up the imaging. Quite a hollow character to the sound. Discontinued.
Full Dali Katch G1 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 5.4" x 1.9" (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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