Short answer: the B&O Beolit 20. It ranks #48 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $749. The EcoXGear Defender ranks #84, rated 2.5/5, at $299.99, $449.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The EcoXGear Defender is the longer-running, tougher pick. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the B&O Beolit 20. The catch: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the EcoXGear Defender at 10 lbs (4.54 kg).
Buy the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $449.01 with the EcoXGear Defender does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank.
A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EcoXGear Defender | B&O Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #84 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 240W peak |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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