Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $114.95 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 JBL Charge 5 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Xdobo X8. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. Watch for: Shouty upper mids.
What the Xdobo X8 does well: 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 JBL Charge 5 lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Xdobo X8 is discontinued.
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A rugged, fully waterproof speaker with punchy, warm sound and long battery life that also charges your phone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 66mm full-range driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 60W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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