Short answer: the KEF Muo gen2 for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Go for the lower price. The KEF Muo gen2 ranks #73 of 136 medium speakers at $249.99. The Tribit Xsound Go ranks #78 at $29.97, $220.02 cheaper.
What the KEF Muo gen2 gets right: KEF seemed to have fixed the rolled off treble and overall balance. The catch: Lacking deeper bass. Very thuddy bass. Appears to be the exact same hardware but with updated tuning.
On the Tribit Xsound Go side: Well balanced sound. Very light (13.4 oz) and inexpensive. IPX7 rated; up to 24 hours of battery at moderate volume. Watch for: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
Buy the KEF Muo gen2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Muo gen2 | Tribit Xsound Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $29.97 |
| Ranked | #73 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX Adaptive up to 48 KHz 24 bit | SBC |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 740 g | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 58x117mm racetrack woofer, 1x 20mm tweeter | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 8.5" x 3.2" x 2.3" (216 x 82 x 59 mm) | 6.9" x 2.3" x 2.2" (175 x 59 x 56 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 40W | 16W |
| Max Volume | 90dB | 98dB |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 83Hz |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
KEF Muo gen2: $249.99 Amazon
Pros: KEF seemed to have fixed the rolled off treble and overall balance
Cons: Lacking deeper bass. Very thuddy bass. Appears to be the exact same hardware but with updated tuning. Bass distorts as volume increases, and the claimed 43Hz extension is really only audible at low listening volumes, with a few seconds of lag after volume changes. Loses most of its bass off-axis. Customer reviews are mixed, ranging from praise for detail at low volume to complaints of a boxy, hollow sound.
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| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX Adaptive up to 48 KHz 24 bit |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 8.5" x 3.2" x 2.3" (216 x 82 x 59 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 58x117mm racetrack woofer, 1x 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 90dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 740 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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