Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen on measured sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 on price. The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #11 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $395. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #36, rated 3.9/5, at $69.99, $325.01 cheaper.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the louder, longer-running pick. An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 99dB at full volume, against 93dB for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 18 for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen lacks. The catch: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel. At 1.2 lbs (558 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 lacks.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $395.00 |
| Ranked | #36 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 58Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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