Short answer: the Sony SRS-XE200, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #146 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 2.5/5) at $69.99 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #160 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 179 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
The Sony SRS-XE200 is the tougher option. A waterproof speaker with simple dedicated buttons, fast charging, and a shape that can prop up a phone or tablet. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Xdobo X8. The catch: Sounds hollow.
What the Xdobo X8 does well: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sony SRS-XE200 lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Sony SRS-XE200. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Xdobo X8 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XE200 | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #146 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 60W |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (800 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Dimensions | 3.5” x 8.2” x 3.7” (90 x 208 x 94 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42x51mm full-range + 2x passive radiators | 66mm full-range driver |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | Yes (Sony | Music Center app) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (included strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes (multiple modes) |
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