Short answer: the Skullcandy Terrain XT, though neither ranks well in its class. Both are rated 2.1/5 for sound quality (#164 and #163 of 173 medium speakers), and the Skullcandy Terrain XT costs $38.77 against $47.99 for the Skullcandy Terrain, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 173 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
Why pick the Skullcandy Terrain XT: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. The catch: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
The Skullcandy Terrain is the lighter option. A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. At 1 lbs (458 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Skullcandy Terrain XT at 1.6 lbs (720 g). The catch: No bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the Skullcandy Terrain XT. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $9.22 less than the Skullcandy Terrain.
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A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers.
A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Skullcandy Terrain XT | Skullcandy Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38.77 | $47.99 |
| Ranked | #164 of 173 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 173 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (720 g) | 1 lbs (458 g) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (wrist strap) | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 2 x 6W |
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