Short answer: the Hopestar A6 Pro for better sound quality, the Doss Extreme Boom for the lower price. The Hopestar A6 Pro ranks #72 of 77 large speakers at $86. The Doss Extreme Boom ranks #75 at $69.99, $16.01 cheaper.
What the Hopestar A6 Pro offers: Powerful 34W output, built-in microphone for hands-free calling, IPX6 water resistant, power bank function, MicroSD card support Watch for: No dynamics, sounds very hollow, no deep bass.
What the Doss Extreme Boom offers: 60W output power, exceptional 30-hour battery life, power bank function, IPX7 waterproof, MicroSD card support, dual drivers with passive radiator, TWS stereo pairing, USB-C charging, built-in microphone Watch for: Rolled off treble, barely any bass
Buy the Hopestar A6 Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Doss Extreme Boom if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Doss Extreme Boom is rated for 30 hours versus 4 hours for the Hopestar A6 Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Hopestar A6 Pro | Doss Extreme Boom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $86 Discontinued | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #72 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-A) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 115mm woofer | 60W: Dual drivers + passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 10kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 55W | 60W |
| Dimensions | Specifications not fully listed | 12.7" x 4.7" x 7.2" (323 x 120 x 184 mm) |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg | 5.6 lbs / 2.52 kg |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Hopestar A6 Pro: $86 Discontinued
Pros: Powerful 34W output, built-in microphone for hands-free calling, IPX6 water resistant, power bank function, MicroSD card support
Cons: No dynamics, sounds very hollow, no deep bass. Very jagged frequency response. Horrible battery life. Discontinued.
Full Hopestar A6 Pro review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 4 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | Specifications not fully listed |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 115mm woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 10kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 55W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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Doss Extreme Boom: $69.99 Amazon
Pros: 60W output power, exceptional 30-hour battery life, power bank function, IPX7 waterproof, MicroSD card support, dual drivers with passive radiator, TWS stereo pairing, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: Rolled off treble, barely any bass
Full Doss Extreme Boom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.7" x 4.7" x 7.2" (323 x 120 x 184 mm) |
| Drivers | 60W: Dual drivers + passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 60W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.6 lbs / 2.52 kg |
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