Portability
- Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
- 928 g
- Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
- 5.4 kg
Speaker comparison
Bose SoundLink Home vs Skullcandy Barrel Boombox
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
KSh 33,000In Stock | 02  Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
KSh 33,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker if you want a lighter build (928 g) and an access to paired phone’s voice assistant. Choose the Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker if you want longer rated battery life (12 hours per charge) and Water-Resistant Build.
Weight
- Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
- 928 g
- Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
- 5.44 kg
Battery life
- Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
- Up to 9 hours per charge
- Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
- Up to 12 hours per charge
Water resistance
- Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
- No official water-resistance rating
- Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
- Water-Resistant Build
Charging time
- Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
- 4 hours
- Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
- 3.5 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
- Lighter: 928 g (vs 5.44 kg).
- Access to paired phone’s voice assistant.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker
- Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 9).
- Water-Resistant Build.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker | Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 928 g | 5,400 g |
| Output power | Rechargeable battery, USB-C charging | 60 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Weight | 928 g | 5.44 kg |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours per charge | Up to 12 hours per charge |
| Water resistance | No official water-resistance rating | Water-Resistant Build |
| Charging time | 4 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Multi-Speaker | Two Sound Link Home speakers only, Stereo Mode | Skullcandy Multi-Link (Connect up to 99 speakers) |
| USB | USB-C audio and charging | USB-A flash-drive playback, USB-A and USB-C charge output |
| Voice assistant | Access to paired phone’s voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant |
| Type | Home Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
| Wired inputs | USB-C audio | 3.5 mm AUX input |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth is the lighter option to carry; Skullcandy Barrel Boombox Speaker trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and Water-Resistant Build.
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