Short answer: the Soundcore 2. It ranks #105 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $29.99; the Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #173, rated 2.1/5, and costs $59.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Soundcore 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain XT. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs much less than the Skullcandy Terrain XT at 1.6 lbs (720 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The tradeoff: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Why pick the Skullcandy Terrain XT: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Soundcore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Terrain XT and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #105 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #173 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Soundcore 2: reviews by Aphid Tech and SoulOfTech.
- Skullcandy Terrain XT: reviews by FishBee Product and Flossy Carter.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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