Comparing Bluetooth Speakers
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Price | $329 List $299.00 at Amazon | $150 List $119.51 at Amazon | $130 List $99.95 at Amazon | $179 List $188.88 at Amazon | $80 List $49.95 at Amazon |
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Pros | Incredible audio quality, powerful volume, pairs with other soundlink models | Good overall sound, great volume, great battery life, waterproof | Good sound quality, waterproof, long battery life | Great audio quality, wireless charging, compact size, integrates with Sonos home systems | Super-portable, waterproof, great battery life |
Cons | Expensive, not the most portable | Not the strongest bass, a bit pricey | Not the strongest sounding bass | Poor battery life | Sound quality diminishes significantly at higher volumes |
Bottom Line | If lush audio in a portable package is your top priority, this is the best speaker you can buy | A good mix of sound quality/volume and durability | An affordable balance for those that want good sound quality and portability but don't want to pay a premium price for the absolute best | This speaker delivers lush sounds in a compact size, is exceptionally portable, charges on a wireless pad, and integrates with other Sonos speakers seamlessly | This mega-portable, waterproof, and durable speaker is perfectly at home on hikes, bike rides, out on the lake, or in the shower |
Rating Categories | Bose SoundLink Revo... | UE Boom 3 | JBL Flip 5 | Sonos Roam | JBL Clip 4 |
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Specs | Bose SoundLink Revo... | UE Boom 3 | JBL Flip 5 | Sonos Roam | JBL Clip 4 |
Dimensions (in x in x in) | 4.13" x 4.13" x 7.25" | 2.9" x 2.9" x 7.25" | 3.64" x 3.6" x 8.5" | 6.61" x 2.44" x 2.36" | 1.8" x 3.4" x 5.3" |
Inputs and Charging Ports | Micro USB port | Micro USB port | Micro USB port | USB-C port, wireless Qi charging | USB-C port |
IP Rating | IP55 | IP67 | IPX7 | IP67 | IP67 |
Reported Weight (ounces) | 32 oz | 24 oz | 19.04 oz | 15.20 oz | 8.48 oz |
Measured Weight | 32 oz | 22 oz | 19 oz | 15.2 oz | 8.13 oz |
Wireless Range (feet) | 30 | 150 | Not Listed | Not Listed | Not Listed |
Reported Battery Life (hours) | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Measured Battery Life (hours) | 34 | 24 | 27 | 10.25 | 27 |
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