Short answer: the Minirig 4 on measured sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 on price. The Minirig 4 ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $229.95. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #36, rated 3.9/5, at $69.99, $159.96 cheaper.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the tougher pick. An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. It is rated IPX7 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Minirig 4. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The Minirig 4 is the better-sounding, louder choice. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 106dB at full volume, against 99dB for the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. At 1.2 lbs (550 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). Watch for: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Minirig 4 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 small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #36 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | 0ms |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | 60ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 1.2 lbs (550 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) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | Splash resistant |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 50W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 56Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | - |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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