Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It ranks #11 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.3/5) at $395 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the Xdobo X8: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel. Its bass reaches about 58Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Xdobo X8. At 1.2 lbs (558 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Xdobo X8 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xdobo X8 | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 Discontinued | $395.00 |
| Ranked | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs (860 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 66mm full-range driver | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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