Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 for the lower price. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #19 of 135 medium speakers at $133.62. The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #32 at $60, $73.62 cheaper.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Plus 2: A custom EQ is available online to get the best sound out of it. The catch: the factory EQs boost treble and bass, with a peak at 320Hz and a dip at 500Hz, and bass turns slappy and distorted in XBass mode.
What the Xiaomi Sound Party gets right: A pretty balanced overall sound that’s more neutral than the JBL Charge 5, a nice visual effect from its passive radiator, clean playback out of the box (unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion), better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter, and one of the best price-to-performance ratios in its size class. Set against that: bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume with a 180Hz peak, it can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 for raw bass output and loudness, and bass and treble are both noticeably boosted by default, which neutral-sound listeners may want to EQ down.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $133.62 |
| Ranked | #32 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 102dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Output Power | 30W | 50W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 54Hz |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Xsound Plus 2: $60 Amazon
Pros: Use this EQ for the best sound quality
Cons: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz. Bass is slappy and distorted in xbass mode
Full Tribit Xsound Plus 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Xsound Plus 2: Upgrade Your Sound With Maxsound Eq Preset! New firmware tested
- Alan Ross Reviews: Goodbye Maxsound Plus hello Tribit Xsound Plus 2! neutral heaven or bass for the masses?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Bogasing G4 spot cheap speaker - I was NOT expecting this!
- Oluv Patreon: Tribit XSound Plus 2 - first impressions
- Reddit Search for Tribit Xsound Plus 2 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Xiaomi Sound Party: $133.62 Aliexpress
Pros: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Nice passive radiator visual effect. Plays clean out of the box, unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion. Better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter. One of the best-performing speakers for its price and size.
Cons: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak. Can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 on raw bass output and loudness. Bass and treble are noticeably boosted by default, which listeners who prefer a neutral sound may want to EQ down.
Full Xiaomi Sound Party review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Xiaomi Sound Party - Best Bluetooth Speaker 2026 award
- Oluv Patreon: Xiaomi Sound Party - first look
- Oluv Patreon: Xiaomi Sound Party - outdoor test
- Oluv Patreon: Xiaomi Sound Party vs Boom 2 & Helsinki
- Alan Ross: JBL Charge 6 vs Xiaomi Sound Party – Honest No-BS Comparison
- Alan Ross: Xiaomi Sound Party or Soundcore Boom 2 - 4 db louder?!
- Grimluck: XIAOMI Sound Party Review and Comparison (Jbl charge and Xiaomi outdoor)
- Jefferson C: XIAOMI Sound Party 2025
- Reddit Search for Xiaomi Sound Party Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons