Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i. It ranks #31 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $118.99. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $69 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Soundcore Boom 3i is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 16 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP68 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. 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 Walla Sound is the lighter pick. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Boom 3i at 1.7 lbs (783 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 3i lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $69 you would save on the Walla Sound does not close the gap.
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A warm, punchy waterproof speaker that sounds great and is a strong value.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| 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) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (783 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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