Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom. It ranks #86 of 135 medium speakers by sound quality at $79; the Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove ranks #89 and costs $88.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom offers: IP67 rated and floats. Watch for: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
What the Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove offers: Pretty balanced sound. Watch for: Not stereo.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If water resistance matters to you, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove at IPX4 (Groove), none (Heritage Groove) (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom | Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 Discontinued | $88.99 |
| Ranked | #86 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #89 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | - |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g | 1.7 lbs / 770 g |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 (Groove), none (Heritage Groove) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators | 1x 3" full-range driver + 2x side-firing passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Dimensions | - | 5" x 6" x 2.6" (127 x 152 x 67 mm) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Output Power | - | 10W RMS |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IP67 rated and floats. Compact, light, and simple to use.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid bass distortion. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Discontinued.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
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Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove: $88.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty balanced sound. Distinctive mid-century design with real wood veneer and a woven grille, unlike most plastic/rubber portables. ~8 hour battery life.
Cons: Not stereo. Bass doesn’t go as deep as others its size. Gets distorted at higher levels. Wouldn’t generally recommend these old speakers as they can’t compete with modern speakers for bass performance and features.
Full Klipsch Groove/Heritage Groove review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5" x 6" x 2.6" (127 x 152 x 67 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3" full-range driver + 2x side-firing passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 (Groove), none (Heritage Groove) |
| Output Power | 10W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 770 g |
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