Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $69.99 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
What the Xdobo X8 does well: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. The tradeoff: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 1.3 lbs (593 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. Watch for: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Xdobo X8 is discontinued.
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A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback.
A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xdobo X8 | Tribit Stormbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 Discontinued | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs (860 g) | 1.3 lbs (593 g) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 66mm full-range driver | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 34W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Aux Latency | - | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Maximum SPL | - | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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