Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It ranks #46 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5) at $49.99 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the better-sounding, lighter pick. 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 Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. 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.
What the Xdobo X8 does well: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Xdobo X8 is discontinued.
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An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #46 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 66mm full-range driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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