Short answer: the Klipsch Nashville. It ranks #83 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $89.99; the B&O Beosound Explore ranks #142, rated 2.5/5, and costs $294.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Klipsch Nashville is the better-sounding option. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. The tradeoff: Upper bass boost.
The B&O Beosound Explore is the lighter choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery. At 1.4 lbs (631 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Klipsch Nashville. Watch for: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Explore and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Nashville | B&O Beosound Explore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $294.99 |
| Ranked | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #142 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 1.4 lbs (631 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 60W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (carabiner) |
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