Short answer: the Minirig 4. It ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.3/5) at $229.95 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Minirig 4 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Xdobo X8. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 1.2 lbs (550 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Why pick the Xdobo X8: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Minirig 4. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Xdobo X8 is no longer sold new.
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A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (550 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 66mm full-range driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 60W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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