Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #20 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $149.99 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 Party is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Xdobo X8. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. The tradeoff: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Xdobo X8 is the lighter choice. A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. At 1.9 lbs (860 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. Watch for: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Xdobo X8 is discontinued.
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A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #20 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 66mm full-range driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 60W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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