Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It ranks #21 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $84.99. The DOSS Soundbox XL ranks #80, rated 3.1/5, at $79.99, $5 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 55Hz for the DOSS Soundbox XL. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 107dB at full volume, against 100dB for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 10 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. The tradeoff: Slight treble rolloff.
The DOSS Soundbox XL is the lighter pick. A light, affordable speaker with a built in subwoofer, splash resistance, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (557 g) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). The tradeoff: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $5 with the DOSS Soundbox XL does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at IPX7 (brief submersion) against the DOSS Soundbox XL, which has IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | DOSS Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 1.2 lbs (557 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) | 11.8” x 2.6” x 5.2” (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 32W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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