Short answer: the Electro-Voice Everse 12. It ranks #1 of 17 party speakers against #10 for the Soundboks 4, and it costs $152.09 less. Both are built to be extremely loud on battery power, but the Everse 12 is the better-sounding way to get there.
Both use the same high-efficiency approach to loudness: drivers built to reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers at the same wattage. Our notes call the Everse 12 the best-sounding extremely loud speaker available, with genuinely good midrange and treble, while the Soundboks 4 is tied for the loudest battery-powered speaker but described as less neutral and less deep in the bass than the top JBL Partyboxes. Neither prioritizes deep bass over sheer loudness, so don’t expect either to be a bass showcase.
The Soundboks 4’s real advantage is battery life and size. It’s rated for 40 hours on a removable battery against 12+ hours for the Everse 12, and it packs dual 10-inch woofers into a very large cabinet. The Everse 12 counters with a single 12-inch woofer in a notably smaller footprint and lighter weight (31.3 lbs against 34 lbs (15.4 kg)), plus an XLR input and USB-C power bank function that the Soundboks 4 lacks.
A few other differences matter depending on use: the Soundboks 4 is stereo and the Everse 12 is not, the Soundboks 4 carries a higher IP65 water rating against IP43 for the Everse 12, and the Soundboks 4 supports SKAA wireless alongside Bluetooth.
Buy the Electro-Voice Everse 12 for better measured sound quality at extreme volume, a lower price, and a more compact build, unless very long battery life matters more to you.
Buy the Soundboks 4 if you need the longest possible battery life, stereo sound, or the highest water resistance in this pair, and can accept a larger, heavier cabinet.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 4 | Electro-Voice Everse 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $1,046.91 |
| Ranked | #10 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #1 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 25.6” x 17” x 13” (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) | 13.6” x 23.5” x 13.7” (345 x 597 x 347 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 10” woofers, 1” compression driver | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP43 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 126dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | Yes (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 1.5A max) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| SKAA | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 216W (3x 72W) | 400W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 3-way active PA | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | Poplar plywood | Polypropylene |
| DSP | App EQ | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ, effects and ducking |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount socket | 35mm pole mount; 25° or 55° monitor angle |
| Coverage | - | 100° H x 60° V |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 55Hz |
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