Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i for the higher ranking, the Tozo PE1 for the lower price. The Soundcore Boom Go 3i ranks #2 of 46 small speakers at $79.99. The Tozo PE1 ranks #20 at $19.98, $60.01 cheaper.
On the Soundcore Boom Go 3i side: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). Set against that: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic.
The case for the Tozo PE1: Pretty amazing value for the money. Set against that: Bass not quite as deep as the top ranked speakers.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Tozo PE1 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | Tozo PE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #2 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Specification says 32 hours, it is nowhere near that) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g | 0.5 lbs / 248 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Output Power | 15W | 10W |
| Dimensions | 4.02" x 4.17" x 1.79" | 5.08" x 3.54" x 1.73" (129 x 90 x 44 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 43.5mm |
| Max Volume | 92dB | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 68Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.02" x 4.17" x 1.79" |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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Tozo PE1: $19.98 Amazon
Pros: Pretty amazing value for the money. Very long battery life.
Cons: Bass not quite as deep as the top ranked speakers.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 68Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Specification says 32 hours, it is nowhere near that) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 5.08" x 3.54" x 1.73" (129 x 90 x 44 mm) |
| Drivers | 43.5mm |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX8 |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 248 g |
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