Short answer: the LG Xboom Stage 301. It ranks #36 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $229.99 and is still sold new; the Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks #82 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The LG Xboom Stage 301 is the better-sounding choice. A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 lacks. The tradeoff: overpriced for what it is.
The Bumpboxx Flare 6 is the tougher pick. A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery. It is rated IPX6 against IPX4 for the LG Xboom Stage 301.
Buy the LG Xboom Stage 301. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Bumpboxx Flare 6 is no longer sold new.
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A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions.
A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Stage 301 | Bumpboxx Flare 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| App | Yes (LG Xboom app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 120W | 150W |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.1” x 3.5” (220 x 80 x 90 mm) | 24” x 6” x 14” (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer + dual 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) | 6” woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Strap | No | - |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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