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 Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #170, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running 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 for 24 hours of battery against 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain XT. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The catch: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The case for the Skullcandy Terrain XT: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. It links with other speakers (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers), which the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 cannot. The tradeoff: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $5 with the Skullcandy Terrain XT does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #36 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #170 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 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) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (wrist strap) |
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