Short answer: the KEF Muo gen2 for balance, the Huawei Sound Joy for EQ-tuned sound. KEF seemed to have fixed the Muo gen2’s rolled off treble and overall balance, though it still lacks deeper bass. The Huawei sounds best with Devialet and a +6db EQ, but its treble is boosted, its bass is not quite as deep as a Charge 5, and it is very expensive.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, the replacement for the discontinued Huawei Sound Joy; it is rated higher for sound quality than the KEF Muo gen2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Huawei Sound Joy | KEF Muo gen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 Discontinued | $249.99 |
| Ranked | #40 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #96 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 90dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.6 lbs (740 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, aptX Adaptive up to 48 kHz 24 bit |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (3 microphones) | - |
| Dimensions | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) | 8.5” x 3.2” x 2.3” (216 x 82 x 59 mm) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 30W total (20W + 10W) | 40W |
| Drivers | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 1x 58x117mm racetrack woofer, 1x 20mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Frequency Response | - | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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