Short answer: the Tribit PocketGo. It ranks #32 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $22.99; the Monster Bluetooth Speaker ranks #39, rated 3.0/5, at $19.99. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.
The Tribit PocketGo is the 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 6.5 for the Monster Bluetooth Speaker. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Monster Bluetooth Speaker lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Monster Bluetooth Speaker 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.
Why pick the Monster Bluetooth Speaker: A very cheap, light waterproof travel speaker with USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, and stereo pairing. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit PocketGo lacks. Watch for: Its tiny 36mm driver has very limited bass (about 95Hz at -10dB), elevated mids and rolled-off highs.
Buy the Tribit PocketGo. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $3 with the Monster Bluetooth Speaker does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat.
A very cheap, light waterproof travel speaker with USB-C charging, aux and microSD playback, and stereo pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit PocketGo | Monster Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $19.99 |
| Ranked | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | 5W |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver | 1.4” (36mm) full-range driver |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (220 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) | Specifications vary by model |
| 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) | Yes (carabiner hook, suction cup) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 95Hz |
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