Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks #101 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $34.99. The Dayton Audio Boost ranks #153, rated 2.4/5, at $29.98, $5.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tribit Xsound Go is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A very light, inexpensive waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life for travel and casual listening. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 6 for the Dayton Audio Boost. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Dayton Audio Boost lacks. The catch: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
The case for the Dayton Audio Boost: A small, cheap soda can sized waterproof speaker with stereo pairing, microSD playback and an aux input. The catch: Some midrange peaks, treble slightly rolled off.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Go. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $5.01 saving on the Dayton Audio Boost is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Go | Dayton Audio Boost | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $29.98 |
| Ranked | #101 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #153 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz | 87Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 0.9 lbs (426 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.3” x 2.2” (175 x 59 x 56 mm) | 3.5” x 3.5” x 4.3” (88.9 x 88.9 x 109.2 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 70W RMS |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 1.5” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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