These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The EcoXGear Defender ranks #83 of 111 boombox speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the EcoXGear Defender Scout ranks #104 of 114 large speakers by sound quality at $199.99. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (111 boombox speakers and 114 large speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
What the EcoXGear Defender does well: A rugged 10 lbs (4.54 kg) outdoor speaker with IP67 protection, a floating design, a flashlight, bottle opener, aux input, USB-C power-bank output and claimed 25-hour battery life. It keeps a wired aux input, which the EcoXGear Defender Scout lacks. 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 EcoXGear Defender Scout is the lighter pick. A 4 lbs (1.8 kg), IP67 rated speaker that floats, with a 4x6 inch oval woofer, a 1.5 inch titanium tweeter and two passive radiators, claimed at 118 dB. At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) it weighs much less than the EcoXGear Defender at 10 lbs (4.54 kg). It links with other speakers (EcoCast, up to 100 units), which the EcoXGear Defender cannot. The catch: Its bass is nowhere near as deep as top ranked large speakers like the JBL Xtreme 5 and Tribit Stormbox Lava, which reach down to about 43 Hz and 44 Hz.
Buy the EcoXGear Defender ($299.99) for a boombox speaker; the EcoXGear Defender Scout ($199.99) suits a large speaker instead.
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A rugged 4.54kg outdoor speaker with IP67 protection, a floating design, a flashlight, bottle opener, aux input, USB-C power-bank output and claimed 25-hour battery life.
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A 1.8 kg, IP67 rated speaker that floats, with a 4x6 inch oval woofer, a 1.5 inch titanium tweeter and two passive radiators, claimed at 118 dB.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EcoXGear Defender | EcoXGear Defender Scout | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #83 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 114 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (EcoCast) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (SoundExtreme) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (3 presets) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (EcoCast, up to 100 units) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C, 20W) |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| FM Tuner | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 60W |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) | 10.1” x 5” x 4.2” (257 x 127 x 107 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 1x 4x6” woofer + 1x 1.5” tweeter + 2 passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (carry strap) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 118 dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 48.1 Wh |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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