Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. It ranks #2 of 47 small speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster Go ranks #7.
What the Soundcore Boom Go 3i offers: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). ~24 hour battery life. RGB light strip syncs to the music. The tradeoff: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic. Bass knocks a little bit. Peak at 10khz.
The case for the Teufel Boomster Go: Pretty deep bass and quite balanced overall for the size. Watch for: Distortion becomes audible above roughly 75% volume; at max volume up close it gets unclear and tinny.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Boomster Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Boom Go 3i is rated for 24 hours versus 10 hours for the Teufel Boomster Go.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | Teufel Boomster Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | €80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g | 0.8 lbs / 355 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Output Power | 15W | 10W |
| Dimensions | 4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) | 4.2" x 4" x 1.8" (107 x 102 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 50mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| Max Volume | 92dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom Go 3i: $79.99 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). ~24 hour battery life. RGB light strip syncs to the music. USB-C port doubles as a power bank for charging your phone.
Cons: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic. Bass knocks a little bit. Peak at 10khz
Setup: Try out Oluv’s EQ which slightly improves the sound
Full Soundcore Boom Go 3i review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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Teufel Boomster Go: €80 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty deep bass and quite balanced overall for the size.
Cons: Distortion becomes audible above roughly 75% volume; at max volume up close it gets unclear and tinny. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster Go review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.2" x 4" x 1.8" (107 x 102 x 46 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 50mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 355 g |
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