Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It ranks #46 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99; the Tronsmart T8 ranks #54, rated 3.6/5, at $49.99. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the lighter choice. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. At 1.3 lbs (597 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart T8 at 1.8 lbs (800 g). 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.
The Tronsmart T8 is the longer-running choice. An affordable waterproof speaker with upward firing drivers that spread sound around, plus lights, app EQ, an aux input and stereo pairing. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 12 for the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. The tradeoff: Against the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor, listeners in Mateusz Cholewa’s comparison found the T8 harsh and tiring, and Techder Audios’ test showed the Xiaomi Sound Party with deeper, heavier bass.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tronsmart T8 at the same price, 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 | Tronsmart T8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #54 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 1.8 lbs (0.80 kg) |
| 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) | 8.6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (218 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x upward firing full-range drivers + 1x woofer + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
Where the Ratings Come From
- Xiaomi Sound Outdoor: reviews by Oluv, Mateusz Cholewa and Techder Audios.
- Tronsmart T8: reviews by Mateusz Cholewa, Techder Audios and Jagist.
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