Short answer: the Klipsch Detroit on measured sound quality, the Tronsmart Force Max on price. The Klipsch Detroit ranks #86 of 126 large speakers, rated 3.1/5, at $235.11. The Tronsmart Force Max ranks #91, rated 3.0/5, at $119.99, $115.12 cheaper.
The Klipsch Detroit is the longer-running pick. A rugged, fully waterproof stereo boombox with a long battery, fast USB-C charging, and power bank output. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 13 for the Tronsmart Force Max. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tronsmart Force Max. The tradeoff: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
What the Tronsmart Force Max does well: A waterproof party speaker that spreads sound in all directions, with power bank charging and plenty of playback options. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Klipsch Detroit lacks. The catch: Sonido Pesado found the Tronsmart Halo 100 clearly better, with clearer mids and highs.
Buy the Klipsch Detroit if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tronsmart Force Max if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Detroit | Tronsmart Force Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $235.11 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #86 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 presets) |
| Stereo | Yes | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters | 2x woofers + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators (front and rear) |
| Dimensions | 13.1” x 4.2” x 4.7” (334 x 107 x 119 mm) | 6”H x 10.2”W x 3.3”D (153 x 258 x 85 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W RMS | 80W |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 4 to 5 hours |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch Detroit: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Storytripper HD and Walts TV.
- Tronsmart Force Max: reviews by Dominik, Sonido Pesado and Audio y Mas.
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