Short answer: the Klipsch Gig XXL. It ranks #23 of 51 party speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $79.99; the Soundboks Mix ranks #34, rated 3.2/5, and costs $799, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Soundboks Mix is the longer-running, tougher 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 8 for the Klipsch Gig XXL. It is rated IP65, while the Klipsch Gig XXL has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers), which the Klipsch Gig XXL cannot. The catch: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
The Klipsch Gig XXL is the better-sounding option. A cheap party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with a big woofer, mic and guitar inputs, and karaoke reverb. Watch for: Bass is more warm than deep and can become muddy at high volume.
Buy the Klipsch Gig XXL. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Mix and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging.
A cheap party speaker that gets remarkably loud, with a big woofer, mic and guitar inputs, and karaoke reverb.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Mix | Klipsch Gig XXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #34 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) | 21.7”H x 10.8”W x 11.4”D (551 x 275 x 290 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter | 8” (203mm) Cerametallic woofer + horn tweeter |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | None |
| Maximum SPL | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 72W | 80W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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