Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks #78 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.97; the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom ranks #87 and costs $79, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Tribit Xsound Go gets right: Well balanced sound. The tradeoff: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
What the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom offers: IP67 rated and floats. Set against that: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
One note: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom is discontinued, but it still ranks #87 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Go. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Go is rated for 24 hours versus 10 hours for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Go | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.97 | $79 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #78 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #87 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 98dB | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 2.3" x 2.2" (175 x 59 x 56 mm) | - |
| Output Power | 16W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | - | Micro USB |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Xsound Go: $29.97 Amazon
Pros: Well balanced sound. Very light (13.4 oz) and inexpensive. IPX7 rated; up to 24 hours of battery at moderate volume.
Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers
Full Tribit Xsound Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 83Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 2.3" x 2.2" (175 x 59 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 98dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 16W |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IP67 rated and floats. Compact, light, and simple to use.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid bass distortion. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Discontinued.
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| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
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