Neither Aomais GO nor Bose S1 Pro were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Aomais GO nor Bose S1 Pro were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Roam or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sonos Roam received 4 endorsements this month, from TechRadar (4 Mar 2024), Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) WIRED (18 Feb 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
N/A | N/A | $65 | Aomais GO | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $699 | Bose S1 Pro | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Customers like Bose S1 Pro somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Bose S1 Pro
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Bose S1 Pro, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Aomais GO.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Aomais GO and Bose S1 Pro receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Aomais GO |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Bose S1 Pro |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Aomais GO is more popular than Bose S1 Pro
It's fairly safe to say that Aomais GO is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Bose S1 Pro, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Aomais GO and Bose S1 Pro | |||||
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | $68 |
In comparison:
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 ranks #53 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.5 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | ||
JBL Authentics 500 | $599 |
We don't yet have enough review information for JBL Authentics 500 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
UE Wonderboom 2 | $78 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
Sonos Move 2 | $427 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sonos Move 2 N/A
| 5 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | - |
- | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
4 | - | $48 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
5 | - | Check price | Jbl Boombox 3 | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | - | - |
6 | - | $68 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 10
Highest score by BestWirelessSpeaker | 90 |
Average score based on 12 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by BestTech Reviews | 83 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 19
Highest score by Audiofanzine | 100 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 91 |
Lowest score by World of Turntables | 74 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
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0-20 |
- IPX7 Waterproof: Really waterproof! AOMAIS Go has top level waterproof able to withstand full immersion of up to 33 feet for 30 minutes. Other speakers may claim water resistance but can only defend against the smallest splashes. AOMAIS Go is protected enough to go on, it's dustproof, snowproof, mudproof, waterproof or even being dropped. Confidently take AOMAIS Go for shower, boat, hiking, camping, risk, to the beach, pool, or just your backyard. With Sporty looks, great gift for summer holiday
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- Big sound from a rugged speaker that goes where you do.Mounting Type: Freestanding
- This portable Bluetooth PA system is made for parties, outdoor get-together, and all those times that deserve better sound
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Aomais GO is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tronsmart T7 or V-Moda Remix .
Aomais GO is $60 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).
Bose S1 Pro is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Soundboks Go or Denon Home 350 .
Bose S1 Pro is $574.01 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).