JBL Flip Essential vs Tribit Xsound Go

Short answer: the JBL Flip Essential for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Go for the lower price. The JBL Flip Essential ranks #66 of 136 medium speakers at $130. The Tribit Xsound Go ranks #78 at $29.97, $100.03 cheaper.

The case for the JBL Flip Essential: Aux input for wired sources. The catch: Less bass than a Flip 5.

On the Tribit Xsound Go side: Well balanced sound. Watch for: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.

Buy the JBL Flip Essential if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Go if the price matters more than sound quality.

If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Go is rated for 24 hours versus 10 hours for the JBL Flip Essential.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Flip Essential: $130

Pros: Aux input for wired sources. IPX7 rated. Genuinely portable at under a pound; a cheaper, more basic alternative to the Flip 5.

Cons: Less bass than a Flip 5.

Full JBL Flip Essential review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm)
Battery Life	10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	4.1
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	6.7" x 2.5" x 2.5" (169 x 64 x 64 mm)
Drivers	2x 40mm fullrange
EQ	No
Frequency Response	80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	16W RMS
Party Mode	No
Weight	‎ / 1 lbs / 471 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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