Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Tribit PocketGo ranks #32 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $22.99; the Soundcore 2 ranks #105 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.99.
The Tribit PocketGo is the lighter pick. A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat. At 0.5 lbs (220 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore 2 at 0.7 lbs (318 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore 2 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 Soundcore 2: A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit PocketGo lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tribit PocketGo. The catch: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Buy the Tribit PocketGo ($22.99) for a small speaker; the Soundcore 2 ($29.99) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit PocketGo | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | 12W |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (220 g) | 0.7 lbs (318 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (6 presets + custom) | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | No |
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