Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Xdobo X8 ranks #160 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $35; the Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $20.99. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (179 medium speakers and 62 small speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
The Xdobo X8 is the longer-running choice. 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 Xiaomi Sound Pocket. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Pocket lacks. The catch: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
The Xiaomi Sound Pocket is the lighter, tougher option. A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. The tradeoff: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
Worth knowing: the Xdobo X8 has been discontinued and is hard to find new at this point.
Buy the Xdobo X8 at $35 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Xiaomi Sound Pocket at $20.99 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xdobo X8 | Xiaomi Sound Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 Discontinued | $20.99 |
| Ranked | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs (860 g) | 0.4 lbs (200 g) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 66mm full-range driver | Full-range driver + passive radiator |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 1000mAh |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
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