Short answer: the Soundcore Rave 3S. It ranks #20 of 53 party speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $299.99; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31, rated 3.4/5, and costs $599, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Soundcore Rave 3S is the better-sounding option. 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 Soundboks Rider cannot. The tradeoff: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running, lighter choice. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. At 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore Rave 3S at 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg). It is rated IP66 against IPX4 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Soundcore Rave 3S. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks Rider and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave 3S | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| TWS | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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