Short answer: the Ortizan M8 for better sound quality, the T&G 118 for the lower price. The Ortizan M8 ranks #74 of 77 large speakers at $70. The T&G 118 ranks #77 at $31, $39 cheaper.
What the Ortizan M8 offers: 80W RMS output power, IPX7 waterproof rating, 18-hour battery life, power bank function, Bluetooth 5.3 with fast connectivity, TWS stereo pairing, USB-C charging, built-in microphone Watch for: Not much bass, bass distortion and rattle at high volume.
What the T&G 118 offers: 20W output, IPX7 waterproof, TWS stereo pairing, dual 76mm drivers, Bluetooth 4.2, AUX input, built-in microphone, USB-C charging, lightweight 1.1kg, durable outdoor design Watch for: A lot of distortion above 50%, no bass.
Buy the Ortizan M8 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the T&G 118 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Ortizan M8 | T&G 118 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $31 |
| Ranked | #74 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #77 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 5.9" x 14.6" x 5.9" (150 x 370 x 150 mm) | 4.6" x 4.8" x 11.1" (117 x 121 x 283 mm) |
| Output Power | 80W RMS | 20W |
| Drivers | 60W dual drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ortizan M8: $70 Amazon
Pros: 80W RMS output power, IPX7 waterproof rating, 18-hour battery life, power bank function, Bluetooth 5.3 with fast connectivity, TWS stereo pairing, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: Not much bass, bass distortion and rattle at high volume.
Full Ortizan M8 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.9" x 14.6" x 5.9" (150 x 370 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 60W dual drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 80W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
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T&G 118: $31 T&G 118
Pros: 20W output, IPX7 waterproof, TWS stereo pairing, dual 76mm drivers, Bluetooth 4.2, AUX input, built-in microphone, USB-C charging, lightweight 1.1kg, durable outdoor design
Cons: A lot of distortion above 50%, no bass. Sounds like a clock radio. Just not a good sounding speaker.
Full T&G 118 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.6" x 4.8" x 11.1" (117 x 121 x 283 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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