Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5) at $99.95 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Xdobo X8. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). Watch for: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The case for the Xdobo X8: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. The catch: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Xdobo X8 is no longer sold new.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 66mm full-range driver |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
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