Short answer: the JBL Grip. It ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $69.95. The Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #170, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99, $9.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Grip is the better-sounding, lighter option. A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. At 0.8 lbs (385 g) it weighs much less than the Skullcandy Terrain XT at 1.6 lbs (720 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The tradeoff: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
What the Skullcandy Terrain XT does well: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. Watch for: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the JBL Grip. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $9.96 you would save on the Skullcandy Terrain XT does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Grip | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.95 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #170 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~68Hz | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (385 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 43x80mm fullrange | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
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