Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundcore Select 4 Go ranks #25 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $22.99; the Xdobo X8 ranks #160 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $35.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go is the longer-running, lighter choice. A very inexpensive waterproof mini speaker with a strap, a long battery, app EQ, and stereo pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 0.6 lbs (265 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. The catch: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers.
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 Soundcore Select 4 Go lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
One note: the Xdobo X8 is discontinued and no longer widely available new.
Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go ($22.99) for a small speaker; the Xdobo X8 ($35) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select 4 Go | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (265 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 4.8” x 3.3” x 1.9” (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | - |
| Drivers | 1.75” (44mm) full range | 66mm full-range driver |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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