Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, if you are buying new. The Vifa Helsinki ranks higher than it (#1 vs #21 of 115 large speakers, 4.8/5 vs 4.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is still sold new at $84.99.
The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the longer-running, tougher choice. An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 8 for the Vifa Helsinki. It is rated IPX7, while the Vifa Helsinki has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers), which the Vifa Helsinki cannot. Watch for: Slight treble rolloff.
The Vifa Helsinki is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used. At 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 lacks. The tradeoff: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, since the Vifa Helsinki is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers.
A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | Vifa Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | $449.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #21 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Maximum SPL | 107dB (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) | Partially (shared woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) | 6.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (156 x 210 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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