Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $114.95. The Tronsmart T8 ranks #54, rated 3.6/5, at $49.99, $64.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart T8 at 1.8 lbs (800 g). The catch: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Tronsmart T8 is the longer-running choice. An affordable waterproof speaker with upward firing drivers that spread sound around, plus lights, app EQ, an aux input and stereo pairing. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. The tradeoff: Against the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, listeners in Mateusz Cholewa’s comparison found the T8 harsh and tiring, and Techder Audios’ test showed the Xiaomi Sound Party with deeper, heavier bass.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $64.96 saving on the Tronsmart T8 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Tronsmart T8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #13 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #54 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.8 lbs (0.80 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 8.6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (218 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 2x upward firing full-range drivers + 1x woofer + 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
Watch Them Compared
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Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 6: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart T8: reviews by Mateusz Cholewa, Techder Audios and Jagist.
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