Short answer: the Harman Kardon Luna. It ranks #26 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $290.99 and is still sold new; the Huawei Sound Joy ranks #40 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Huawei Sound Joy’s replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73.
Why pick the Harman Kardon Luna: A fully waterproof speaker with fairly balanced, bass rich sound, a separate tweeter, and stereo pairing with a second unit. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 57Hz specification.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the longer-running, lighter choice. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the Harman Kardon Luna. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Harman Kardon Luna at 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Harman Kardon Luna lacks. The tradeoff: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Harman Kardon Luna. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Huawei Sound Joy is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A fully waterproof speaker with fairly balanced, bass rich sound, a separate tweeter, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Luna | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290.99 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (210 x 78 x 80 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Drivers | 48mm x 90mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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