Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party for better sound quality, the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus for the lower price. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #19 of 136 medium speakers at $133.62. The Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus ranks #21 at $79.99, $53.63 cheaper.
On the Xiaomi Sound Party side: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Nice passive radiator visual effect. Set against that: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak. Can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 on raw bass output and loudness.
What the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus gets right: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus sound exactly the same. The tradeoff: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $133.62 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Max Volume | 102dB | 99dB |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
| Output Power | 50W | 24W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Xiaomi Sound Party: $133.62 Aliexpress
Pros: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Nice passive radiator visual effect. Plays clean out of the box, unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion. Better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter. One of the best-performing speakers for its price and size.
Cons: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak. Can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 on raw bass output and loudness. Bass and treble are noticeably boosted by default, which listeners who prefer a neutral sound may want to EQ down.
Full Xiaomi Sound Party review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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- Alan Ross: JBL Charge 6 vs Xiaomi Sound Party – Honest No-BS Comparison
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- Grimluck: XIAOMI Sound Party Review and Comparison (Jbl charge and Xiaomi outdoor)
- Jefferson C: XIAOMI Sound Party 2025
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Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus sound exactly the same.
Cons: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
Full Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
| Drivers | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 24W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
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