These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the Xdobo X8 ranks #160 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $35.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the lighter, tougher option. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. At 0.6 lbs (289 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8.
The Xdobo X8 is the longer-running choice. A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Soundlink Micro lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose Soundlink Micro lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
One note: the Xdobo X8 is no longer in production and isn’t widely stocked new anymore.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro at $99.99 for a small speaker, or the Xdobo X8 at $35 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 66mm full-range driver |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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