Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i. It ranks #31 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $118.99 and is still sold new; the Huawei Sound Joy ranks #40 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Huawei Sound Joy’s replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73.
Why pick the Soundcore Boom 3i: A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value. The tradeoff: 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 Huawei Sound Joy is the longer-running choice. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 16 for the Soundcore Boom 3i. Watch for: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Huawei Sound Joy is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118.99 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 3.3” x 3.1” (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (783 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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