Short answer: the Tribit PocketGo. It ranks #32 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $22.99; the Hopestar H54 ranks #52, rated 2.6/5, and costs $59.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Tribit PocketGo is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 5 for the Hopestar H54. At 0.5 lbs (220 g) it weighs much less than the Hopestar H54 at 1.1 lbs (500 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Hopestar H54 lacks. The catch: Battery life isn’t the biggest for this speaker class. JBL Go 5 has better build quality plus lightshow, Auracast, and AirTouch.
The case for the Hopestar H54: A compact waterproof speaker with microSD playback, an aux input, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit PocketGo lacks. The tradeoff: Bright treble, not much bass, harsh mids.
Buy the Tribit PocketGo. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Hopestar H54 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit PocketGo | Hopestar H54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | 5W |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver | 52mm |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (220 g) | 1.1 lbs (500 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) | 5.5” x 4.7” x 2.8” (140 x 120 x 70 mm) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (6 presets + custom) | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
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