Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.39; the Xdobo X8 ranks #160 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $35.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the lighter, tougher option. An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack. At 0.7 lbs (317 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. Watch for: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
What the Xdobo X8 does well: 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 Stormbox Micro 2 lacks. The catch: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
One note: the Xdobo X8 is discontinued and no longer widely available new.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ($35.39) for a small speaker; the Xdobo X8 ($35) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 60W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 66mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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