Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Surf. It ranks #79 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $26; the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #84 and costs $59.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Surf: Rugged rubberized frame with a metal grille. About 20% louder than the XSound Go at the same volume. Set against that: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others, strange midrange peaks.
On the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 side: Small size. The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy. Not much improvement over the previous Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 besides the USB-C charging port.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Surf. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Surf | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #79 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #84 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1 lbs / 440 g | 0.9 lbs / 420 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 7" x 2.2" x 2.1" (178 x 57 x 54 mm) | 4.1" x 3.8" (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 12W RMS | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive | - |
| Built in Microphone | Likely Yes (based on Tribit pattern) | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 40W: 2x drivers with passive radiator | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | - |
| Max Volume | - | 87dB |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Xsound Surf: $26
Pros: Rugged rubberized frame with a metal grille. About 20% louder than the XSound Go at the same volume. IPX7 rated, USB-C charging, and pairs with a second Surf for stereo.
Cons: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others, strange midrange peaks
Full Tribit Xsound Surf review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Likely Yes (based on Tribit pattern) |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 2.2" x 2.1" (178 x 57 x 54 mm) |
| Drivers | 40W: 2x drivers with passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W RMS |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1 lbs / 440 g |
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: $59.99 Amazon
Pros: Small size.
Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy. Not much improvement over the previous Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 besides the USB-C charging port.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1" x 3.8" (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 420 g |
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