Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. It ranks #19 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $399 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 B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 1.2 lbs (558 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. The tradeoff: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
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 B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Xdobo X8 is discontinued.
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A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #19 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (multiple modes) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (558 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 66mm full-range driver |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 60W |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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