JBL Charge 2 vs Tribit Xsound Go

Short answer: if balance matters, the Tribit Xsound Go; if a power bank matters, the JBL Charge 2. The Xsound Go sounds well balanced but is lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers. The Charge 2 doubles as a 6000mAh power bank, though it compresses bass at higher volumes.

Buy the Tribit Xsound Go, since the JBL Charge 2 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Charge 2: $149 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the JBL Charge 6, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.

Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank. ~10-12 hour battery life. Social Mode pairs up to 3 phones; works as a speakerphone.

Cons: Bass compression at higher volumes. Warm sound. slightly rolled off treble. Not as loud as other speakers. Discontinued.

Full JBL Charge 2 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	15W RMS
App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	3.0
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.5” x 3.4” x 3” (216 x 86 x 76 mm)
Drivers	2x 45mm fullrange
EQ	No
Frequency Response	75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX5
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A)
Power Input	Micro USB
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
Weight	2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

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Tribit Xsound Go: $34.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: Well balanced sound. Very light (13.4 oz) and inexpensive. IPX7 rated; up to 24 hours of battery at moderate volume. Measured bass extension of 83Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers

Full Tribit Xsound Go review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	16W
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	83Hz
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.9” x 2.3” x 2.2” (175 x 59 x 56 mm)
Drivers	2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IPX7
Maximum SPL	98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
Omnidirectional	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
Strap	Yes (built-in strap)
TWS	Yes
Weight	0.8 lbs (380 g)

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