Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #32 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $60; the Bose Soundlink Revolve ranks #48 and costs $220, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Bose Soundlink Revolve gets right: True 360° sound stays consistent no matter where you stand around it, unlike most portable speakers. The tradeoff: Not stereo. Strange sizzling treble, peaks and dips.
What the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 offers: Use this EQ for the best sound quality. Set against that: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
One note: the Bose Soundlink Revolve is discontinued, but it still ranks #48 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Bose Soundlink Revolve and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Bose Soundlink Revolve.
If water resistance matters to you, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Bose Soundlink Revolve at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Revolve | Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220.00 Discontinued | $60 |
| Ranked | #48 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 60Hz | 55Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 660 g | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 3.2" x 6" x 3.2" (82 x 152 x 82 mm) | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| App | Bose Connect | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer (~45mm) + 2x passive radiators | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Output Power | - | 30W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Bose Soundlink Revolve: $220.00 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: True 360° sound stays consistent no matter where you stand around it, unlike most portable speakers.
Cons: Not stereo. Strange sizzling treble, peaks and dips. Overly boosted boomy bass at 75hz. Discontinued.
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| App | Bose Connect |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 60Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.2" x 6" x 3.2" (82 x 152 x 82 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer (~45mm) + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 660 g |
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Tribit Xsound Plus 2: $60 Amazon
Pros: Use this EQ for the best sound quality
Cons: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz. Bass is slappy and distorted in xbass mode
Full Tribit Xsound Plus 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
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