Short answer: the B&O Beosound Explore on measured sound quality, the Walla Sound on price, though neither ranks well in its class. The B&O Beosound Explore ranks #142 of 177 medium speakers, rated 2.5/5, at $294.99. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $245 cheaper. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 177 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
The Walla Sound is the lighter pick. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound Explore at 1.4 lbs (631 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound Explore lacks. The tradeoff: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
The B&O Beosound Explore is the deeper-bass, longer-running pick. A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery. Its bass reaches about 70Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 27 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. Watch for: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble.
Buy the Walla Sound when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the B&O Beosound Explore when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Walla Sound | B&O Beosound Explore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $294.99 |
| Ranked | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #142 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W (2 x 5W) | 60W |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~90Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 1.4 lbs (631 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 30mm metal diaphragm driver | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (carabiner) |
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