Doss Soundbox Plus Review

Name: Doss Soundbox Plus
Brand: Doss

Kenn Muguna

October 12, 2023

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TRUE SCORE

61^%

Meh

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77

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152

Where does this product score?

Critics praised the Doss SoundBox Plus’s decent build quality and long battery life. They liked that it was portable, and its capacitative touch controls were easy to use. Still, they complained that its bass was relatively low and that it didn’t have a companion app. Its lack of WiFi connectivity and speakerphone functionality was also not great.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

58

*.75

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C

Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

61^%

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

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Cat Trust Score
58
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is middling for music. It lacks… read more

Customer Score Breakdown_

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Overview_

First released in late 2019, the Doss SoundBox Plus is an entry-level Bluetooth speaker that offers up to 20 hours of playback time at moderate volume and with lighting switched off. Its long battery life and RGB lighting make it stand out compared to the top-rated speakers in the industry, and weighing only 1.4 pounds, it is pretty lightweight. The SoundBox Plus can be set up to work with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri, but since this feature is not built-in, this can only work after the phone is paired with the speaker through Bluetooth. Speaking of which, the speaker has adequate Bluetooth connectivity, with a range of 169 ft. This may not compare well to other highly rated Bluetooth speakers, but it is good enough for lag-free playback. It also has an IPX4 rating for water resistance, making it ideal for outdoor use. Suppose you’re looking for a speaker that’s designed for indoor use, our Google Home Max review might be of interest since it is wired and also has speakerphone functionality and WiFi connectivity – aspects missing on the DOSS SoundBox Plus.

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Consensus_

Reason to Buy

Great portability
RGB lighting
Works with voice assistants
Long battery life
Well balanced vocals

Reason to Avoid

No WiFi connectivity
No speakerphone functionality
Low bass response

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	Doss Soundbox Plus Review
True Score	61^%	NR	NR	NR
Ranking	# 77 / 152	# /	# /	# /
Market Context	First released in late 2019, the Doss SoundBox Plus is an entry-level Bluetooth speaker that offers up to 20 hours of playback time at moderate… First released in late 2019, the Doss SoundBox Plus is an entry-level Bluetooth speaker that offers up to 20 hours of playback time at moderate volume and with lighting switched off. Its long battery life and RGB lighting make it stand out compared to the top-rated speakers in the industry, and weighing only 1.4 pounds, it is pretty lightweight. The SoundBox Plus can be set up to work with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri, but since this feature is not built-in, this can only work after the phone is paired with the speaker through Bluetooth. Speaking of which, the speaker has adequate Bluetooth connectivity, with a range of 169 ft. This may not compare well to other highly rated Bluetooth speakers, but it is good enough for lag-free playback. It also has an IPX4 rating for water resistance, making it ideal for outdoor use. Suppose you’re looking for a speaker that’s designed for indoor use, our Google Home Max review might be of interest since it is wired and also has speakerphone functionality and WiFi connectivity – aspects missing on the DOSS SoundBox Plus.	The Doss SoundBox Plus has a larger 3200mAh battery capacity compared to the Doss SoundBox XL’s 2200mAh, and it also supports voice commands while the… The Doss SoundBox Plus has a larger 3200mAh battery capacity compared to the Doss SoundBox XL’s 2200mAh, and it also supports voice commands while the XL does not. Also, the SoundBox Plus is significantly smaller than the XL, making it more portable.	The Doss SoundBox Plus is smaller in size than the Doss SoundBox Pro Plus and has a bigger 3200mAh battery than the Pro Plus’s 2600mAh… The Doss SoundBox Plus is smaller in size than the Doss SoundBox Pro Plus and has a bigger 3200mAh battery than the Pro Plus’s 2600mAh battery.	Buyers trying to decide between the DOSS SoundBox Plus and the Anker Soundcore 2 will have to mainly consider factors such as battery life and… Buyers trying to decide between the DOSS SoundBox Plus and the Anker Soundcore 2 will have to mainly consider factors such as battery life and build quality since the SoundBox Plus has a 10.3-hour battery life and the Soundcore 2 lasts longer, at about 15 hours. The SoundBox Plus is water resistant, but the Soundcore 2 is better since it is submersible. However, the SoundBox Plus has RGB lighting while the Soundcore 2 does not.
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