Short answer: the Soundboks 4 if you need maximum output, the Mix if you want most of the Soundboks experience for less. The 4 ranks #10 of 53 party speakers against the Mix’s #36, a gap of only 26 spots, for $400 more.
Output is the real dividing line. The 4 packs two 10-inch woofers and a 1-inch compression driver into 3 x 72W of amplification, and it is tied for the loudest battery-powered speaker on the site. The Mix has a single 10-inch woofer and one 1.2-inch tweeter putting out just 72W total, which its own notes describe as noticeably less powerful than the 4. Both speakers share the same drivers’ high-efficiency design, reaching 2 to 3 times the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage, so the gap is really about how much total power each cabinet carries.
Neither speaker is a top pick for tonal neutrality. The 4’s cons note it isn’t as neutral or as deep in bass as the Partyboxes ranked above it, and the Mix’s cons add that it can sound somewhat bright in the treble on top of shallower bass. If refined sound is the priority, look further up the party-speaker rankings than either of these.
What the Mix adds over the 4:
- 65W USB-C fast charging for the swappable battery, replacing the 4’s external AC power brick.
- A meaningfully lighter cabinet, 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) against the 4’s 34 lbs (15.4 kg).
- A smaller footprint overall, useful if storage or transport space is tight.
What the 4 keeps that the Mix drops: stereo output and TWS pairing, an app with EQ, and microphone and guitar inputs for live use. Both support TeamUp linking with up to five other SKAA-equipped Soundboks speakers and share the same 40-hour battery rating and IP65 rating.
Buy the Soundboks 4 if maximum volume and the app/EQ/input flexibility matter to you and the extra cost isn’t a dealbreaker.
Buy the Soundboks Mix if you want most of the Soundboks sound and TeamUp compatibility in a lighter, faster-charging package for less money.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete PA & Live Sound rankings and Portable Bluetooth rankings.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 4 | Soundboks Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
| Ranked | #10 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (additional codecs unverified) |
| 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 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo) | - |
| 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 |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 216W (3x 72W) | 72W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 3-way active PA | - |
| Cabinet Material | Poplar plywood | - |
| DSP | App EQ | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount socket | - |
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