Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom. It ranks #31 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $450; the Audiocase S10 ranks #34 and costs $892, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom offers: Strong audio performance with 2x 4.5” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x passive radiators. Watch for: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound.
What the Audiocase S10 offers: One of the loudest in category. Watch for: Not great sounding at low volumes.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Audiocase S10 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | Audiocase S10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $892 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #34 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 2.6 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 7.5" x 14.3" (190 x 190 x 364 mm) | 25.6" x 15.7" x 11.8" (650 x 400 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.66" woofers, 2x 0.98" tweeters, passive radiators | 2x 10" woofers, 1" compression tweeter |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg | 43.7 lbs / 19.8 kg |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Output Power | - | 3 x 73W |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 125dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom: $450 Amazon
Pros: Strong audio performance with 2x 4.5” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x passive radiators. Up to 24 hours battery at 50% volume (3 hours at max). Adaptive bass compensation for wall-reflective environments. Dual Bluetooth pairing, aux and optical inputs, USB-out for device charging. IPX4 splash-proof. Sliding rubber handle and compact square design.
Cons: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound. Not as loud as others in the class. Bass not as deep as a Partybox 100. External power brick for charging.
Full Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 2.6 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 7.5" x 14.3" (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.66" woofers, 2x 0.98" tweeters, passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
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Audiocase S10: $892 Discontinued
Pros: One of the loudest in category.
Cons: Not great sounding at low volumes. Better sounding at louder volumes. Weird peaks in the midrange. Competes against the Soundboks but doesn’t sound as good. Discontinued.
Full Audiocase S10 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 15.7" x 11.8" (650 x 400 x 300 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 10" woofers, 1" compression tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 125dB |
| Output Power | 3 x 73W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs / 19.8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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