Short answer: the Skullcandy Barrel. It ranks #60 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $157.40 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 Skullcandy Barrel is the better-sounding choice. A water resistant party speaker with a synced light show, bass boost and linking for many speakers. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 lacks. The catch: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
What the Bumpboxx Flare 6 does well: A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery. The tradeoff: There is no companion app.
Buy the Skullcandy Barrel. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Bumpboxx Flare 6 is discontinued.
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A water resistant party speaker with a synced light show, bass boost and linking for many speakers.
A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Skullcandy Barrel | Bumpboxx Flare 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $157.40 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #60 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (Skullcandy app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 150W |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 22.1” x 9.6” (300 x 560.1 x 243.8 mm) | 24” x 6” x 14” (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 20mm drivers | 6” woofer + tweeters |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (Manufacturer specified) | 115dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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