Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $99.99. The DOSS Soundbox XL ranks #80, rated 3.1/5, at $79.99, $20 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 10dB, against 55Hz for the DOSS Soundbox XL. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 105dB at full volume, against 100dB for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. The tradeoff: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
The DOSS Soundbox XL is the lighter pick. A light, affordable speaker with a built in subwoofer, splash resistance, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (557 g) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Boom 2 at 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. The catch: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $20 saving on the DOSS Soundbox XL is not enough to make up the difference.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Soundcore Boom 2 at IPX7 (brief submersion) against the DOSS Soundbox XL, which has IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | DOSS Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 1.2 lbs (557 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 11.8” x 2.6” x 5.2” (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 32W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
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