Short answer: the Walla Sound Boom+, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #158 of 175 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 2.3/5, at $99.99. The Skullcandy Terrain XL ranks #165, rated 2.1/5, at $79.99, $20 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 175 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
The Skullcandy Terrain XL is the longer-running, lighter pick. The loudest and longest-running of the Terrain line at 95dB and 18 hours, and the only one with a built-in microphone. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound Boom+. At 1.4 lbs (635 g) it weighs much less than the Walla Sound Boom+ at 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg). The tradeoff: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
What the Walla Sound Boom+ does well: IP67 waterproof with Bluetooth 6.0, a woofer and tweeter layout with passive radiators, a pulsing LED light strip, speakerphone, USB drive playback and one button TWS stereo pairing with a second unit. The tradeoff: No measurements and only brand supplied or promotional reviews, so its rating is estimated.
Buy the Walla Sound Boom+. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $20 you would save on the Skullcandy Terrain XL does not close the gap.
About the ratings: the Walla Sound Boom+’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.0 to 2.7, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Skullcandy Terrain XL | Walla Sound Boom+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #165 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers Estimated |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| App | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.5” x 3.5” x 3.5” (190.5 x 88.9 x 88.9 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators | 1x 44x80mm woofer, 1x 36mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (635 g) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2 x 20W | 20W |
| Strap | Yes (wrist strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Skullcandy Terrain XL: $79.99 Amazon $79.99 eBay
Same family: the Skullcandy Terrain (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.1/5).
Pros: The loudest and longest-running of the Terrain line at 95dB and 18 hours, and the only one with a built-in microphone. IPX7 rated with a nylon wrist wrap. Multi-Link pairs it with other Skullcandy speakers.
Cons: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble. The extra size buys volume and runtime, not better sound.
Full Skullcandy Terrain XL review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 2 x 20W |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.5” x 3.5” x 3.5” (190.5 x 88.9 x 88.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (wrist strap) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (635 g) |
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Walla Sound Boom+: $99.99 Estimated Walla Sound $99.99 eBay
Pros: IP67 waterproof with Bluetooth 6.0, a woofer and tweeter layout with passive radiators, a pulsing LED light strip, speakerphone, USB drive playback and one button TWS stereo pairing with a second unit.
Cons: No measurements and only brand supplied or promotional reviews, so its rating is estimated. Rated for only 8 hours, sold mainly through its own heavily discounted ad driven store at $100, and it costs about twice as much as the EarFun Uboom L, which sounds far better.
Full Walla Sound Boom+ review and specifications →
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
| App | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm woofer, 1x 36mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
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