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 Xdobo X8 ranks #160 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $35.
The Tribit PocketGo is the longer-running, lighter option. 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 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 0.5 lbs (220 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP68 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. Watch for: 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 Xdobo X8: 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 Tribit PocketGo 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 Tribit PocketGo at $22.99 for a small speaker, or the Xdobo X8 at $35 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit PocketGo | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | 60W |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver | 66mm full-range driver |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (220 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (6 presets + custom) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| 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 | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
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