Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks #101 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $34.99; the B&O Beosound Explore ranks #142, rated 2.5/5, and costs $294.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Tribit Xsound Go is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A very light, inexpensive waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life for travel and casual listening. At 0.8 lbs (380 g) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound Explore at 1.4 lbs (631 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound Explore lacks. The tradeoff: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
The B&O Beosound Explore is the deeper-bass choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery. Its bass reaches about 70Hz before falling 10dB, against 83Hz for the Tribit Xsound Go. Watch for: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Go. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Explore and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A very light, inexpensive waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life for travel and casual listening.
A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Go | B&O Beosound Explore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $294.99 |
| Ranked | #101 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #142 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 1.4 lbs (631 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.3” x 2.2” (175 x 59 x 56 mm) | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 60W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| App | Yes | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (carabiner) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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