Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #20 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $149.99. The Klipsch Nashville ranks #83, rated 3.3/5, at $89.99, $60 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 10dB, against 64Hz for the Klipsch Nashville. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The case for the Klipsch Nashville: A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. Watch for: Upper bass boost.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $60 with the Klipsch Nashville does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle.
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 Party | Klipsch Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | ~64Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 2x 57mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 2.1 lbs (970 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 20W RMS |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
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