Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #36 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $64.99; the JBL Go 4 ranks #30 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $49.95.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the deeper-bass, longer-running 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 82Hz for the JBL Go 4. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 7 for the JBL Go 4. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Go 4 lacks. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The JBL Go 4 is the lighter pick. A pocket sized waterproof mini speaker with a loop for hanging and app EQ. At 0.4 lbs (190 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 cannot. Watch for: Not much bass at all, especially with electronic/bass-heavy tracks pushed past ~50% volume.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at $64.99 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the JBL Go 4 at $49.95 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | JBL Go 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $49.95 |
| Ranked | #36 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 7 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 0.4 lbs (190 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 3.7” x 3” x 1.7” (94.3 x 75.7 x 42.2 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 4.2W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~82Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 45mm |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
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