Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It ranks #46 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99; the Klipsch Nashville ranks #83, rated 3.3/5, and costs $89.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the better-sounding, lighter choice. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. At 1.3 lbs (597 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). The catch: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
The Klipsch Nashville is the longer-running pick. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. The catch: Upper bass boost.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch Nashville and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers.
A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | Klipsch Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 2.1 lbs (970 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 57mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 20W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~64Hz |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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