Short answer: the LG Xboom Bounce, if you are buying new. The Vifa Helsinki ranks higher than it (#1 vs #33 of 115 large speakers, 4.8/5 vs 4.0/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the LG Xboom Bounce is still sold new at $103.17.
The LG Xboom Bounce is the longer-running, tougher option. A tough, waterproof speaker that survives drops and extreme temperatures, with a long battery and multipoint pairing. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 8 for the Vifa Helsinki. It is rated IP67, while the Vifa Helsinki has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Vifa Helsinki cannot. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
The Vifa Helsinki is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 10dB, against 54Hz for the LG Xboom Bounce. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Bounce lacks. The catch: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good.
Buy the LG Xboom Bounce if you want one new; the Vifa Helsinki is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A tough, waterproof speaker that survives drops and extreme temperatures, with a long battery and multipoint pairing.
A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Bounce | Vifa Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $103.17 | $449.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #33 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (shared woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) | 6.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (156 x 210 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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