These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Soundcore Boom Go 3i ranks #2 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $59.98; the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #36 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $64.99.
The Soundcore Boom Go 3i is the lighter choice. A tough, floating mini speaker with full waterproofing, a long battery and a detachable strap, built for travel and the outdoors. At 0.8 lbs (380 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 cannot. Watch for: This is still a 15W mono speaker: bass impact and stereo width are limited, and critical listeners may find the upper treble piercing or metallic.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Plus 2: An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Boom Go 3i lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom Go 3i lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. The tradeoff: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i at $59.98 for a small speaker, or the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at $64.99 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.98 | $64.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 1.8 lbs (798 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 30W |
| Dimensions | 4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (strap) |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
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