Short answer: the Klipsch Nashville. It ranks #83 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $87.95. The Skullcandy Terrain XL ranks #168, rated 2.1/5, at $79.99, $7.96 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Klipsch Nashville is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 18 for the Skullcandy Terrain XL. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XL lacks. Watch for: Upper bass boost.
The Skullcandy Terrain XL is the lighter option. A very loud, long running Terrain speaker, waterproof with a wrist wrap and a built in microphone. At 1.4 lbs (635 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). The tradeoff: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $7.96 with the Skullcandy Terrain XL does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Nashville | Skullcandy Terrain XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87.95 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #83 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #168 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 1.4 lbs (635 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 7.5” x 3.5” x 3.5” (190.5 x 88.9 x 88.9 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 2 x 20W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | 95dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (wrist strap) |
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