Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 for better sound quality, the Tribit PocketGo for the lower price. The Bose Soundlink Micro 2 ranks #18 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $129. The Tribit PocketGo ranks #32, rated 3.2/5, at $22.99, $106.01 cheaper.
The Soundlink Micro 2 costs more than four times what the PocketGo does, and it isn’t free of its own problems. Our notes flag a lack of clarity along with overly boosted bass and treble that need dialing back in the EQ, and bass that can overdrive at higher volumes - not the clean, refined sound the Bose name might suggest. The PocketGo also edges it on IP rating (IP68 against IP67) and battery life (20 hours against 12).
The Soundlink Micro 2 does have a nicer physical design - a fabric carry strap built for clipping to bags or bikes, and rugged 1m-drop-and-dunk durability - if that’s worth the premium to you.
Buy the PocketGo unless the Soundlink Micro 2’s strap and Bose branding are worth roughly four times the price to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit PocketGo | Bose Soundlink Micro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $129.00 |
| Ranked | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #18 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | - |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver | 40mm full-range driver with passive radiator |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (220 g) | 0.7 lbs (329 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) | 4.1” x 4.1” x 1.7” (104 x 104 x 43 mm) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (6 presets + custom) | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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