These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Soundcore Boom 3i ranks #31 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $118.99; the Klipsch Detroit ranks #81 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $235.11.
The Soundcore Boom 3i is the lighter pick. A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value. At 1.7 lbs (783 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Detroit at 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Detroit lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Klipsch Detroit lacks. Watch for: Not quite as good as a JBL Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close.
What the Klipsch Detroit does well: A rugged, fully waterproof stereo boombox with a long battery, fast USB-C charging, and power bank output. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 3i lacks. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the Soundcore Boom 3i cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundcore Boom 3i. The tradeoff: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i ($118.99) for a medium speaker; the Klipsch Detroit ($235.11) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Klipsch Detroit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118.99 | $235.11 |
| Ranked | #31 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #81 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 3.3” x 3.1” (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) | 13.1” x 4.2” x 4.7” (334 x 107 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (783 g) | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 30W RMS |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Frequency Response | - | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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