Short answer: the LG Xboom Bounce. It ranks #49 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $149.99. The DOSS Soundbox XL ranks #80, rated 3.1/5, at $79.99, $70 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The LG Xboom Bounce is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A tough, waterproof speaker with a long battery, multipoint pairing and an app EQ that can tidy up its sound. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 10 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the DOSS Soundbox XL lacks. The catch: The default tuning boosts bass around 60 to 80Hz, so in a side by side listening comparison it sounds boomy without reaching deeper than the Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1.
The DOSS Soundbox XL is the lighter pick. A light, affordable speaker with a built in subwoofer, splash resistance, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (557 g) it weighs much less than the LG Xboom Bounce at 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg). The catch: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the LG Xboom Bounce. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $70 with the DOSS Soundbox XL does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Bounce | DOSS Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #49 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) | 1.2 lbs (557 g) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 32W |
| Dimensions | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) | 11.8” x 2.6” x 5.2” (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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