Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #20 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $149.99. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $100 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. 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 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Walla Sound is the lighter option. 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 Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $100 you would save on the Walla Sound does not close the 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 small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | Micro USB |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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