Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #36 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $69.99; the B&O Beosound Explore ranks #142, rated 2.5/5, and costs $294.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. Its bass reaches about 55Hz before falling 10dB, against 70Hz for the B&O Beosound Explore. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the B&O Beosound Explore lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound Explore lacks. The catch: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The B&O Beosound Explore is the lighter choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery. At 1.4 lbs (631 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). The tradeoff: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Explore and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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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 rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | B&O Beosound Explore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $294.99 |
| Ranked | #36 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #142 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 1.4 lbs (631 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~70Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (carabiner) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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