Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom for inputs and battery, the Soundboks Mix for durability. The Hyperboom pairs to two devices, adds aux and optical inputs and runs up to 24 hours at half volume for $461.01 less, though our notes call it dull and muddy with bass short of a Partybox 100. The Mix is IP65 rated with 65W USB-C fast charging and TeamUp linking, but it is only 72W from a single 10-inch woofer and can sound bright.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $461.01 less than the Soundboks Mix.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundboks Mix is rated for 40 hours versus 24 hours for the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom.
Water resistance is not close: the Soundboks Mix is rated at IP65 (water jets), well ahead of the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Mix | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $337.99 |
| Ranked | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 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) | 7.5” x 7.5” x 14.3” (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter | 2x 5.66” woofers, 2x 0.98” tweeters, passive radiators |
| 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) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 72W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| Charging Time | - | 2.6 hours |
| Strap | - | No |
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