These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Soundcore Rave 3S ranks #20 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the EcoXGear Defender ranks #85 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $299.99.
What the Soundcore Rave 3S does well: A big party speaker with two wireless microphones, a remote, and a vocal removal feature for karaoke nights. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the EcoXGear Defender cannot. The catch: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
The EcoXGear Defender is the longer-running, lighter option. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave 3S at 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. Watch for: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
Buy the Soundcore Rave 3S at $299.99 if you want a party speaker. Buy the EcoXGear Defender at $299.99 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave 3S | EcoXGear Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $299.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers | 52mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Strap | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
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