Short answer: the Turtlebox Ranger. It ranks #62 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.5/5) at $250 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Turtlebox Ranger is the better-sounding, tougher option. A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. The tradeoff: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
The Xdobo X8 is the lighter option. A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. At 1.9 lbs (860 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Turtlebox Ranger at 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Turtlebox Ranger. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Xdobo X8 is no longer sold new.
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A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Ranger | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250.00 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #62 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) woofers | 66mm full-range driver |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 60W |
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