Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from Portable Bluetooth Speakers, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#31
Sound
Balanced, punchy, minor bass bloom
Punchy, slightly boomy but balanced for size
Loudness
Good for size, distortion at max peak
85 dB (adequate for small room, outdoor limited)
Battery
12 hours
5 hours
Waterproofing
IPX7 submersible
IP67 (fully submersible)
Portability
Highly pocketable, 7.2 oz, rubber strap
Ultralight 77g with carabiner clip
Durability
Proven rugged design, solid seals
Rugged rubber shell, proven water seal, minimal defects
Value
Excellent value at ~$90
Exceptional at $39.95 price point
Verdict
The go-to portable Bluetooth speaker
Best compact & waterproof value speaker
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