Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #36 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $64.99. The Dayton Audio Boost ranks #153, rated 2.4/5, at $29.98, $35.01 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
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 87Hz for the Dayton Audio Boost. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 6 for the Dayton Audio Boost. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Dayton Audio Boost lacks. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The Dayton Audio Boost is the lighter choice. A small, cheap soda can sized waterproof speaker with stereo pairing, microSD playback and an aux input. At 0.9 lbs (426 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). The tradeoff: Some midrange peaks, treble slightly rolled off.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $35.01 saving on the Dayton Audio Boost is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Dayton Audio Boost | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $29.98 |
| Ranked | #36 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #153 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 0.9 lbs (426 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 3.5” x 3.5” x 4.3” (88.9 x 88.9 x 109.2 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 70W RMS |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 87Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 2x 1.5” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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