Short answer: the JBL Charge 3 for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Go for the lower price. The JBL Charge 3 ranks #67 of 136 medium speakers at $80. The Tribit Xsound Go ranks #78 at $29.97, $50.03 cheaper.
What the JBL Charge 3 gets right: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank for USB devices. The tradeoff: Less clarity than the Flip 4.
What the Tribit Xsound Go offers: Well balanced sound. Set against that: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
One note: the JBL Charge 3 is discontinued, but it still ranks #67 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Charge 3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 3 | Tribit Xsound Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 Discontinued | $29.97 |
| Ranked | #67 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | 83Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 100dB | 98dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | - |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 800 g | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 8.4" x 3.5" x 3.5" (213 x 88 x 88 mm) | 6.9" x 2.3" x 2.2" (175 x 59 x 56 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 20W RMS | 16W |
| App | Yes (JBL Connect) | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Charge 3: $80 Discontinued
Pros: Doubles as a 6000mAh power bank for USB devices. ~20 hour battery life. IPX7 rated; built-in noise/echo-cancelling speakerphone.
Cons: Less clarity than the Flip 4. Battery failures are common. Discontinued.
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| App | Yes (JBL Connect) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.4" x 3.5" x 3.5" (213 x 88 x 88 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 800 g |
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Tribit Xsound Go: $29.97 Amazon
Pros: Well balanced sound. Very light (13.4 oz) and inexpensive. IPX7 rated; up to 24 hours of battery at moderate volume.
Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers
Full Tribit Xsound Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 98dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 16W |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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