Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party if sound quality matters most, the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor if price matters most. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $149.99. The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ranks #46, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99, $100 cheaper.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 12 for the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the lighter pick. 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 Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). Watch for: 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.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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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.
An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Speakersync, 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 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.3 lbs (597 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 30W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
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