These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #36 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $64.99; the JBL Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.95.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the louder, deeper-bass pick. 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 JBL Go 3. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 99dB at full volume, against 88dB for the JBL Go 3. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 5 for the JBL Go 3. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The JBL Go 3 is the lighter choice. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with a rope loop for clipping to a bag. At 0.5 lbs (209 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). The catch: Not much bass at all, strange mids peak.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ($64.99) for a medium speaker; the JBL Go 3 ($35.95) suits a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | JBL Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $35.95 |
| Ranked | #36 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 0.5 lbs (209 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) | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 4.2W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 87Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 36mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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