These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Soundboks Go ranks #33 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $799; the Demerbox DB2 ranks #49 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $400.
What the Soundboks Go offers: Exceptional 40-hour battery life at mid-volume, a swappable second battery, and 121dB max output from a 10” woofer. Watch for: It’s not stereo, and it isn’t as loud or bass-heavy as the JBL Partyboxes it gets compared against.
What the Demerbox DB2 offers: Built from an actual Pelican case, so it’s nearly indestructible and waterproof (IP67), plus 40+ hour battery life and multi-pair up to 6 units. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as better speakers, and it’s expensive for what it does.
Buy the Soundboks Go at $799 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Demerbox DB2 at $400 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Demerbox DB2 at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Soundboks Go at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Go | Demerbox DB2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $400 |
| Ranked | #33 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #49 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 18" x 12" x 10" (457.2 x 304.8 x 254 mm) | 10.6" x 9.7" x 6.9" (270 x 246 x 175 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" woofer, 1" tweeter | 2x 3" (76mm) aluminum cone full-range drivers |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | None | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 121dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9 kg | 5.4 lbs / 2.47 kg |
| Output Power | 2 x 72W | 22W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundboks Go: $799 Soundboks Amazon
Pros: Exceptional 40-hour battery life at mid-volume (10 hours at full volume), swappable design (second battery $200 available). 7.8Ah Li-ion with external charging option and pass-through charging capability. 121dB max volume (Bass+ mode). Premium audio quality, durable ABS polycarbonate with rubberized bumpers. Portable enough for vehicle adventures. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.
Cons: Not as loud as the other Soundboks. Not as neutral or as much bass as the above Partyboxes. Not stereo. External power brick for charging.
Full Soundboks Go review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 18" x 12" x 10" (457.2 x 304.8 x 254 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 121dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 2 x 72W |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9 kg |
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- Reddit Search for Soundboks Go Review
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Demerbox DB2: $400 Amazon
Pros: 40+ hour battery life even at higher volumes (real-world: ~14 hrs with phone charging mixed in). Built from a Pelican case - nearly indestructible and waterproof (IP67). Multi-pair up to 6 units. Doubles as power bank and waterproof container.
Cons: Bass is not as deep as better speakers. Very overpriced.
Full Demerbox DB2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 9.7" x 6.9" (270 x 246 x 175 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 3" (76mm) aluminum cone full-range drivers |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 22W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs / 2.47 kg |
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