Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #20 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $135.84; the Huawei Sound Joy 2 ranks #63, rated 3.5/5, and costs $154.73, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Huawei Sound Joy 2 is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast USB-C charging, NFC pairing and a light ring. At 1.5 lbs (700 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. The tradeoff: In side by side sound tests against the Harman Kardon Luna, Tribit Xsound Plus 2 and Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, most listeners preferred the other speakers, finding the Sound Joy 2 treble heavy and strained, with audible distortion as the volume rises.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Huawei Sound Joy 2 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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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Huawei Sound Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.84 | $154.73 |
| Ranked | #20 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Huawei AI Life |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 8”H x 2.9”W (202 x 73 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 50mm x 75mm racetrack full range, 19mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 30W (20W full range, 10W tweeter) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| NFC | - | Yes |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- Xiaomi Sound Party: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Huawei Sound Joy 2: reviews by Storytripper HD.
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