Bose SoundLink Micro
Score: 77/100
Tribit XSound Go Red
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Bose SoundLink Micro is a pocket-sized, IP67-rated speaker that offers surprisingly powerful sound and a built-in microphone, making it great for outdoor adventures. Its short battery life, Micro-USB charging and lack of aux input limit its convenience for longer sessions.
The Tribit XSound Go (Red) delivers solid sound and long battery life in a compact, waterproof package, but its bass is weak and it suffers from distortion at high volumes and a long charging time.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
— | 4,000 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.5 hoursbest | 5 hours |
9 meters | 30 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 340 gbest | 390 g |
— | 16 wattsbest | |
— | 40 mmbest | |
— | 85 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(3) | ||
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 9 meters | 30 meters |
Auxiliary Input (3.5 mm) | false | true |
USB‑C Port | false | true |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 24 hours |
Charging Time (hours) | 3.5 hours | 5 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 340 g | 390 g |
IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Micro for its impressive full-bodied audio, robust IP67 construction and useful multi-speaker modes, while noting the high price, modest battery life and legacy Micro-USB charger as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the durability, sound quality relative to size and handy silicone strap, but frequently mention the lack of an aux input, short battery life and outdated charging port.
“very fantastic”
“Sounds amazing for how small it is”
“Love the strap - I clip it to my backpack all the time”
Professional reviewers consistently praise the XSound Go for delivering big-room sound, solid battery life and a robust waterproof build at a budget price, while criticizing limited bass depth, occasional distortion at max volume, and a sub-par speakerphone.
Everyday users love the speaker's long playtime, waterproof durability and surprisingly clear audio for its size, but complain about weak bass, poor speakerphone, long charging times, and lack of floating capability.
