Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2. It ranks #94 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $179 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 Xdobo X8 is the longer-running pick. A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam 2. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. The catch: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). The tradeoff: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Xdobo X8 is no longer sold new.
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A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback.
A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xdobo X8 | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 Discontinued | $179.00 |
| Ranked | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #94 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs (860 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | 66mm full-range driver | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| App | No | Sonos S2 App |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | No |
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