Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Mega for better sound quality, the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus for the lower price. The Tribit Xsound Mega ranks #20 of 136 medium speakers at $100. The Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus ranks #21 at $79.99, $20.01 cheaper.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Mega: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. The tradeoff: Single driver, not stereo.
What the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus gets right: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. The catch: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Mega if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Mega | Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms | 160ms |
| Max Volume | 100dB | 99dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Drivers | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Output Power | - | 24W |
| Dimensions | - | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Xsound Mega: $100 Amazon
Pros: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. Use xbass mode for flattest frequency response.
Cons: Single driver, not stereo. Lack of detail. Lack of upper treble, peaky lower treble. Not great off axis. Keep in mind this speaker gives up some sound quality for deeper bass.
Full Tribit Xsound Mega review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g |
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Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus sound exactly the same.
Cons: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
Full Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
| Drivers | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 24W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
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