Short answer: the Sonos Play if sound quality matters most, the Tribit Xsound Go if price matters most. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The Tribit Xsound Go ranks #101, rated 3.1/5, at $34.99, $264.01 cheaper.
The Tribit Xsound Go is the lighter option. 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 Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Play lacks. The tradeoff: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. The catch: Bass distorts noticeably on bass-heavy tracks at default settings, and the distortion persists even after enabling Trueplay tuning and manually pulling bass back in the app.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Go if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Sonos Play if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A very light, inexpensive waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life for travel and casual listening.
A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Go | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #101 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.3” x 2.2” (175 x 59 x 56 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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