Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 (#40 vs #110 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73 and is still sold new.
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 is the lighter pick. A small waterproof speaker that floats and is light enough to toss in a bag for the pool or beach. At 0.9 lbs (420 g) it weighs much less than the Huawei Sound Joy at 1.5 lbs (680 g). Watch for: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 82Hz for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 100dB at full volume, against 88dB for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2. Watch for: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, the replacement for the discontinued Huawei Sound Joy; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2.
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A small waterproof speaker that floats and is light enough to toss in a bag for the pool or beach.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #110 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 82Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
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