Short answer: the Klipsch Austin if sound quality matters most, the TOZO PE1 if price matters most. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $54.95. The TOZO PE1 ranks #21, rated 3.5/5, at $22.99, $31.96 cheaper.
The case for the Klipsch Austin: A rugged waterproof mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the TOZO PE1 cannot. The tradeoff: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
The TOZO PE1 is the lighter choice. A very cheap, light mini speaker with full waterproofing, a carabiner and app EQ. At 0.5 lbs (248 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Austin at 0.9 lbs (397 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Klipsch Austin lacks. The catch: Battery life is about 12 hours in use, far short of the claimed 32 hours.
Buy the Klipsch Austin if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the TOZO PE1 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | TOZO PE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #15 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 68Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Specification says 32 hours, it is nowhere near that) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (397 g) | 0.5 lbs (248 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 1.5” (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 43.5mm |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 4.3” x 1.7” (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 5.1” x 3.5” x 1.7” (129 x 90 x 44 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W RMS | 10W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in carabiner) |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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