The DOSS SoundBox Plus is a portable Bluetooth speaker that comes with customizable RGB lights. Like many small speakers, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, but its balanced mid-range can reproduce vocals and lead instruments clearly. It's lightweight and portable, and it even has an IPX4 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. It doesn't get very loud, but at least audio is reproduced clearly and without a lot of compression when you play it at max volume.
Our Verdict
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is middling for music. It lacks low-bass, so you don't feel the thump and punch in bass-heavy genres like EDM. Vocals and lead instruments are reproduced clearly, though sibilants like S and T sounds can be piercing. Unfortunately, it doesn't get very loud, and its soundstage isn't very open or spacious. It also doesn't have any sound customization features.
- Not a lot of compression at max volume.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- Lacks low-bass.
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is inadequate for videos and movies. It lacks low-bass, so you don't feel the deep thump and rumble in action-packed scenes. Also, it doesn't get very loud, and it has a narrow, directional soundstage. On the upside, it can reproduce dialogue clearly and accurately. Via Bluetooth, its latency with iOS devices is likely too high to be suitable for watching videos, but it performs better with Android devices.
- Not a lot of compression at max volume.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- Lacks low-bass.
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is fair for podcasts. Its balanced mid-range can reproduce dialogue clearly and accurately, which is nice. It's Bluetooth-compatible, so you can pair it with your wireless devices to play podcasts wirelessly, and it has a very portable design. However, it doesn't get very loud, which can be disappointing.
- Not a lot of compression at max volume.
- Doesn't get very loud.
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is disappointing for voice assistants. It uses the voice assistant from your paired smartphone, but it doesn't have any built-in features. Though we don't test for it, you can also pair it to an Amazon Echo device for Alexa voice assistant capabilities. While it can understand you even if you aren't close to the speaker, it has some trouble understanding you in noisy environments.
- Poor ambient noise performance.
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is passable for outdoor use. It has a portable, lightweight design, and you don't have to plug it into an outlet to use it. With a battery life of over ten hours, it's suitable for long days outdoors. Also, it has an IPX4 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. That said, it doesn't get very loud, and its soundstage isn't very immersive or open-sounding.
- Not a lot of compression at max volume.
- IPX4 rating for water resistance.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- Poor directivity.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The DOSS SoundBox Plus comes in several different color variants: 'Black', 'Navy Blue', 'Aquamarine', 'Pink', and 'White'. We tested the 'Black' variant, and you can see the label for the model we tested here. However, we expect the other colors to perform similarly.
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is an upgraded version of the DOSS SoundBox, and it's slightly bigger, with beat-synced lights and different drivers. There are also several different DOSS SoundBox speakers on the market, and you can see their advertised differences below:
| DOSS SoundBox | DOSS SoundBox Plus | DOSS SoundBox Pro | DOSS SoundBox Pro+ | DOSS SoundBox XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Driver | 2*6W High-performance drivers | 2*8W High-performance drivers | 2*10W High-performance drivers | 2*12W High-performance drivers | 32W High-performance drivers |
| Waterproof | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR |
| Feature | Touch Control | Touch Control + Beat-Synched Lights | Stereo Pairing + Acting Bass + Light Show | Stereo Pairing + Booming Bass + Mixed Colors Lights | Enhanced Bass |
| Advertised Playtime (50% Volume) | 20 Hours | 20 Hours (Lights Off) | 20 Hours (Lights and Extra Bass off) | 15 Hours (Lights and Extra Bass off) | 10 Hours |
| TWS Pairing | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note that since we haven't tested all of these speaker variants, so we can't confirm their performance.
If you come across another version, let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
The DOSS SoundBox Plus is a budget-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that comes with customizable colored lights. Like many small speakers, it struggles to reproduce low-bass, and it doesn't get very loud. However, it doesn't have a lot of compression when you play it at max volume, which is nice. It also has an IPX4 rating for water resistance, though we don't currently test for this. See also our recommendations for the best cheap speakers.
The Sony SRS-XB23 is a better speaker than the DOSS SoundBox Plus. The Sony is better-built. Its default sound profile is more neutral, and it has a better soundstage. Also, its graphic EQ allows for greater sound customization. However, the DOSS has less compression with played at max volume, and its voice assistant performance is better.
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the OontZ Angle 3 or the DOSS SoundBox Plus. The DOSS has a better-balanced sound profile, and it supports voice assistants, unlike the OontZ. However, the OontZ is better-built, and it gets louder and has longer battery life.
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is a better speaker than the DOSS SoundBox Plus. The Ultimate Ears is better-built with longer battery life. Also, its sound profile is more neutral, and it has a better, more immersive soundstage performance. However, the DOSS supports voice assistants, unlike the Ultimate Ears.
The DOSS SoundBox Plus and the Sony SRS-XB01 are very similar speakers, so depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The Sony is better-built and much smaller, so it's easier to bring with you on-the-go. However, the DOSS has a better soundstage performance, and it gets louder. Also, it has a better voice assistant performance.
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