Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Go for the lower price. The Sonos Roam 2 ranks #71 of 136 medium speakers at $177. The Tribit Xsound Go ranks #78 at $29.97, $147.03 cheaper.
On the Sonos Roam 2 side: Very neutral. Additional button for pairing instead of being shared with power button. Watch for: Exact same sound quality as the original Roam.
What the Tribit Xsound Go gets right: Well balanced sound. The tradeoff: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Go is rated for 24 hours versus 10 hours for the Sonos Roam 2.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam 2 | Tribit Xsound Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $177.00 | $29.97 |
| Ranked | #71 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #78 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | 83Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 429 g | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | 6.9" x 2.3" x 2.2" (175 x 59 x 56 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 95dB | 98dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Output Power | - | 16W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Roam 2: $177.00 Amazon
Pros: Very neutral. Additional button for pairing instead of being shared with power button
Cons: Exact same sound quality as the original Roam. Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted as you turn up the bass.
Full Sonos Roam 2 review and specifications →
| App | Sonos S2 App |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 429 g |
| Wifi | Yes |
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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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