Short answer: the Klipsch Nashville. It ranks #83 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $89.99. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $40 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Klipsch Nashville is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. Its bass reaches about 64Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. Watch for: Upper bass boost.
The Walla Sound is the lighter option. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Klipsch Nashville lacks. The catch: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $40 saving on the Walla Sound is not enough to make up the difference.
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A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Nashville | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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