Short answer: the LG Xboom Bounce. It ranks #49 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 3.6/5) at $149.99 and is still sold new; the Soundcore Rave Neo ranks #96 (rated 2.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Soundcore Rave Neo’s replacement, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, is rated 4.2/5 at $84.99.
The LG Xboom Bounce is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A tough, waterproof speaker with a long battery, multipoint pairing and an app EQ that can tidy up its sound. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 10dB, against 60Hz for the Soundcore Rave Neo. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 18 for the Soundcore Rave Neo. At 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo at 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg). The tradeoff: 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 case for the Soundcore Rave Neo: A floating waterproof party speaker with bass heavy sound, beat synced lights, and huge party linking, now discontinued. Watch for: Muddy with treble rolloff.
Buy the LG Xboom Bounce. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Soundcore Rave Neo is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Bounce | Soundcore Rave Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #49 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #96 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | 60Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) | 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) | 11” x 6” x 7” (279.4 x 152.4 x 177.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) | 1x 102mm woofer, 1x 51mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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