Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i. It ranks #31 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $118.99. The Cleer Audio Scene ranks #33, rated 3.9/5, at $74.99, $44 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Boom 3i is the longer-running choice. A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value. It is rated for 16 hours of battery against 12 for the Cleer Audio Scene. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Cleer Audio Scene lacks. The catch: Not quite as good as a JBL Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close.
The case for the Cleer Audio Scene: A stereo portable speaker with quite neutral, natural sound that keeps voices and instruments clear and true. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 3i lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundcore Boom 3i. The tradeoff: Less bass extension than a JBL Flip 6.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $44 you would save on the Cleer Audio Scene does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Cleer Audio Scene | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118.99 | $74.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~62Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 3.3” x 3.1” (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) | 8.5” x 3” x 3.5” (217 x 76 x 89 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 2x 48mm neodymium dome drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (783 g) | 1.6 lbs (742 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 20W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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