Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It ranks #46 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99; the Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #173, rated 2.1/5, and costs $59.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the better-sounding option. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. Watch for: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
Why pick the Skullcandy Terrain XT: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. The catch: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Terrain XT and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #173 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (wrist strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Xiaomi Sound Outdoor: reviews by Oluv, Mateusz Cholewa and Techder Audios.
- Skullcandy Terrain XT: reviews by FishBee Product and Flossy Carter.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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