Short answer: the Klipsch Detroit. It ranks #81 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $235.11. The Treblab HD-Max ranks #104, rated 2.4/5, at $123.47, $111.64 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Klipsch Detroit is the better-sounding pick. A rugged, fully waterproof stereo boombox with a long battery, fast USB-C charging, and power bank output. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the Treblab HD-Max cannot. Watch for: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
The case for the Treblab HD-Max: A very loud, well built boombox with a long tested battery, water resistance, and power bank charging. Watch for: Boosted upper bass, not much lower bass.
Buy the Klipsch Detroit. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $111.64 saving on the Treblab HD-Max is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Detroit | Treblab HD-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $235.11 | $123.47 |
| Ranked | #81 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | Yes (USB-A, 5V) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 4.2” x 4.7” (334 x 107 x 119 mm) | 12.2” x 5.3” x 5.6” (310 x 135 x 143 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | 60W |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
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