Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundboks 4 ranks #10 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $1,199; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
The case for the Soundboks 4: A very loud battery party speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a removable 40 hour battery for big outdoor gatherings. It links with other speakers (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. The catch: Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above Partyboxes.
What the Soundboks Rider does well: A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Soundboks 4 ($1,199) for a battery-powered PA speaker; the Soundboks Rider ($599) suits a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 4 | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #10 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 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 | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP66 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| SKAA | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Weight | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 216W (3x 72W) | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| 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 | - |
| Strap | - | No |
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