These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Soundboks Mix ranks #36 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $799; the Bumpboxx Flare 8 ranks #82 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $400.
The Soundboks Mix is the longer-running choice. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 8. It links with other speakers (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers), which the Bumpboxx Flare 8 cannot. Watch for: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
Why pick the Bumpboxx Flare 8: A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundboks Mix lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Mix. The tradeoff: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
One note: the Bumpboxx Flare 8 is no longer in production and isn’t widely stocked new anymore. The Bumpboxx Flare 8’s replacement, the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, is still sold new.
Buy the Soundboks Mix at $799 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Bumpboxx Flare 8 at $400 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Mix | Bumpboxx Flare 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter | 8” woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 72W | 200W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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