Short answer: the JBL Flip 6 for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 for the lower price. The JBL Flip 6 ranks #12 of 136 medium speakers at $114.95. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #32 at $60, $54.95 cheaper.
What the JBL Flip 6 offers: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5. Set against that: Not stereo. Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Plus 2: Use this EQ for the best sound quality. The catch: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
Buy the JBL Flip 6 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Flip 6.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $60 |
| Ranked | #12 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Max Volume | 98dB | 99dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 544 g | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 2.7" x 2.8" (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 30W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 6: $114.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5.
Cons: Not stereo. Some slight upper mids emphasis. The TL version (made in Vietnam) tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy and doesn’t sound as good as the GG version (made in China)
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| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 2.7" x 2.8" (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 98dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 544 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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