Short answer: the Soundboks 4 for better sound quality, the Soundboks Mix for the lower price. The Soundboks 4 ranks #24 of 46 party speakers at $1199. The Soundboks Mix ranks #28 at $799, $400 cheaper.
What the Soundboks 4 gets right: More output than the Mix, tied for the loudest battery-powered speaker on the site. The catch: very large, not stereo, and behind the top Partyboxes on neutrality and bass.
On the Soundboks Mix side: IP65 water/dust resistance and 65W USB-C fast charging the 4 doesn’t have, for $201 less. The tradeoff: only 72W from a single 10-inch woofer - noticeably less powerful than the 4 - and it can sound bright in the treble.
Buy the Soundboks 4 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundboks Mix if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 4 | Soundboks Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
| Ranked | #24 of 46 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #28 of 46 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 17" x 13" (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) | 19.1" x 13.5" x 10.9" (484 x 342 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 10" woofers, 1" compression driver | 10" woofer, 1.2" tweeter |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Max Volume | 126dB | 121dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| SKAA | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs / 15.4 kg | 21.4 lbs / 9.7 kg |
| Output Power | 3 x 72W | 72W |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundboks 4: $1199 Soundboks Amazon
Pros: Tied for the loudest battery powered speaker. Removable 40 hour battery.
Cons: Very large. Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 17" x 13" (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 10" woofers, 1" compression driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Max Volume | 126dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 3 x 72W |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| SKAA | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs / 15.4 kg |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: SOUNDBOKS Gen 4 Review - Better Sound And More Power Efficient
- Flossy Carter: SOUNDBOKS 4 - The World’s LOUDEST Bluetooth Speaker!
- Oluv Patreon: SoundBoks 4 vs Stormbox Blast - first impressions
- GYMCADDY: JBL Partybox Ultimate Vs SOUNDBOKS 4 & Sony XV900 - Is It Worth It?
- Reddit Search for Soundboks 4 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Soundboks Mix: $799 Soundboks Amazon
Pros: USB-C fast charging (65W) for the swappable battery, up to 40 hours of battery life at mid-volume, IP65 dust/water resistance, and TeamUp linking with up to 5 other SKAA-equipped Soundboks speakers.
Cons: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble. Only 72W of output and a single 10-inch woofer, less powerful than the Soundboks Go or 4, and no microphone input for karaoke like the Pro Panel models.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 19.1" x 13.5" x 10.9" (484 x 342 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" woofer, 1.2" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Max Volume | 121dB |
| Output Power | 72W |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs / 9.7 kg |
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