Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 (#40 vs #108 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 4 is the lighter pick. A small, tough waterproof speaker with a strap loop and USB-C charging, easy to clip on a bag for outdoor trips. At 0.9 lbs (420 g) it weighs much less than the Huawei Sound Joy at 1.5 lbs (680 g). The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 14 for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 lacks. 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 4.
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A small, tough waterproof speaker with a strap loop and USB-C charging, easy to clip on a bag for outdoor trips.
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 4 | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #108 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Input | USB-C | 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 | 5.2 | 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 (46.1 x 65.2mm) | 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) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56Hz |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
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