Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i on measured sound quality, the TOZO PA1 on price. The Soundcore Boom 3i ranks #31 of 179 medium speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $118.99. The TOZO PA1 ranks #60, rated 3.5/5, at $39.99, $79 cheaper.
The Soundcore Boom 3i is the better-sounding, tougher pick. A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value. It is rated IP68 against IPX6 for the TOZO PA1. 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 TOZO PA1 is the longer-running, lighter option. A budget water resistant speaker with very long battery life, app EQ and pairing with a second unit. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 16 for the Soundcore Boom 3i. At 1.3 lbs (581 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore Boom 3i at 1.7 lbs (783 g). Watch for: Bass is limited, fading by about 52Hz.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the TOZO PA1 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | TOZO PA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118.99 | $39.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 8.3” x 3.6” x 2.4” (210 x 91 x 61 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 67mm fullrange |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (783 g) | 1.3 lbs (581 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 20W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 220ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Frequency Response | - | 55Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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