Short answer: the Electro-Voice Everse 8. It ranks #3 of 17 party speakers at $799, the Soundboks 4 ranks #10 at $1,199, $400 more, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh on sound quality alone.
Both speakers are tuned for loudness over deep bass, but the Everse 8’s tonal balance is the better regarded of the two. Its pros call out good midrange and treble, while the Soundboks 4’s cons note it falls behind the top Partyboxes on neutrality and bass despite being tied for the loudest battery-powered speaker in its class. Both share the same high-efficiency driver philosophy: each is described as reaching two to three times the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage, and both max out with genuinely high output, 126dB for the Soundboks 4 against 121dB for the Everse 8.
Battery life and stereo playback are where the Soundboks 4 pulls ahead decisively. Its removable battery is rated for 40 hours against the Everse 8’s 12, and it’s the only one of the two that plays true stereo. The Everse 8 answers with a USB-C power bank output and an XLR input for professional gear. The IP rating gap runs the other way though: the Soundboks 4 is IP65 against the Everse 8’s IP43, giving it the edge for outdoor use.
Buy the Electro-Voice Everse 8. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Soundboks 4 and costs less, so the other one has nothing left to offer unless all-day battery life or true stereo output matters more to you than tonal balance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 4 | Electro-Voice Everse 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $799.00 |
| Ranked | #10 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #3 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 50Hz |
| 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) | 15.7” x 10.8” x 10.7” (400 x 275 x 272 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 10” woofers, 1” compression driver | 8” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 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 | 121dB |
| 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) | 17.6 lbs (8 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; 30° or 55° monitor angle |
| Coverage | - | 100° H x 100° V |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 60Hz |
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