Short answer: the Tribit PocketGo. It ranks #32 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $22.99; the Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60, rated 2.3/5, at $20.99. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.
The case for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket: A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. The catch: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
The Tribit PocketGo is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 10 for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket. The catch: Battery life isn’t the biggest for this speaker class. JBL Go 5 has better build quality plus lightshow, Auracast, and AirTouch.
Buy the Tribit PocketGo. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $2 saving on the Xiaomi Sound Pocket is not enough to make up the difference.
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A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel.
A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Pocket | Tribit PocketGo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Tribit app) |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.5 lbs (220 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 7W |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + passive radiator | 1x 45mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| EQ | - | Yes (6 presets + custom) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
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