Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks #101 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $34.99; the Skullcandy Terrain ranks #169, rated 2.1/5, and costs $49.93, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Tribit Xsound Go is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. 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 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Skullcandy Terrain lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain lacks. Watch for: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
Why pick the Skullcandy Terrain: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. The catch: No bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Go. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Terrain 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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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Go | Skullcandy Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $49.93 |
| Ranked | #101 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #169 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 1 lbs (458 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.3” x 2.2” (175 x 59 x 56 mm) | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 2 x 6W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 48mm drivers + 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) | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
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