Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Wet Sounds WS-L ranks #33 of 54 party speakers by sound quality at $524.99; the B&O Beolit 20 ranks #48 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $749.
The Wet Sounds WS-L is the longer-running, tougher choice. A rugged marine party speaker built for boats and beaches, fully waterproof with a removable long life battery and app controlled lights. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the B&O Beolit 20. It links with other speakers (SKAA, up to 4 units), which the B&O Beolit 20 cannot. Watch for: No independent measurements or side by side tests against other party speakers have been published, so its 126dB rating, bass extension and tonal balance are unverified.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the lighter pick. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the Wet Sounds WS-L at 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg).
Buy the Wet Sounds WS-L ($524.99) for a party speaker; the B&O Beolit 20 ($749) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wet Sounds WS-L | B&O Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $524.99 | $749.00 |
| Ranked | #33 of 54 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #48 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 144W RMS | 240W peak |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| App | Wet Sounds SKAA Command | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified; about 9 hours at max output) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 16”W x 15”D (406 x 406 x 381 mm) | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, compression driver, 2x passive radiators | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB (manufacturer specified) | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKAA, up to 4 units) | No |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| SKAA | Yes (up to 4 units) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (SKAA stereo pairing) | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Wet Sounds WS-L: reviews by AllOutdoor.
- B&O Beolit 20: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Ezekielo.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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