Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party for better sound quality, the Tronsmart T8 for the lower price. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20 of 182 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $135.84. The Tronsmart T8 ranks #54, rated 3.6/5, at $49.99, $85.85 cheaper.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 18 for the Tronsmart T8. The catch: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Tronsmart T8 is the lighter pick. An affordable waterproof speaker with upward firing drivers that spread sound around, plus lights, app EQ, an aux input and stereo pairing. At 1.8 lbs (800 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Party 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 Party if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tronsmart T8 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Tronsmart T8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135.84 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #54 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 8.6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (218 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 2x upward firing full-range drivers + 1x woofer + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.8 lbs (0.80 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 40W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (lanyard) |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
Watch Them Compared
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Where the Ratings Come From
- Xiaomi Sound Party: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart T8: reviews by Mateusz Cholewa, Techder Audios and Jagist.
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