Tribit XSound Plus 2
Score: 88/100
Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen
Score: 86/100Rankings
The XSound Plus 2 packs a hefty 30 W output, strong bass and a 45 m Bluetooth range into a compact, IPX7-rated speaker with up to 24 hours of playback. It offers TWS pairing and app-based EQ, though it lacks dust protection and advanced codec support.
The 2nd-gen Bose SoundLink Flex adds Bluetooth 5.3, aptX support and a programmable shortcut button while retaining the rugged IP67 build and 12-hour battery of the original. Sound is bass-forward and the PositionIQ sensor fine-tunes EQ, but the lack of an aux port, modest EQ depth and the need for the Bose app keep it from being a complete all-rounder.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
4,800 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 hoursbest | 4 hoursbest |
45.72 metersbest | 9 meters | |
| ↓ lower better | 580 gbest | 589 g |
30 wattsbest | — | |
— | 60 mmbest | |
50 Hzbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 45.72 meters | 9 meters |
Auxiliary Input (3.5 mm) | true | false |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 12 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 580 g | 589 g |
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
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Professional reviewers praise the XSound Plus 2 for delivering powerful, well-balanced audio and a robust feature set-including Bluetooth 5.3, IPX7 waterproofing, and app-driven EQ-at a budget-friendly price, while noting minor drawbacks such as the lack of dust protection and limited multi-speaker party mode.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the speaker's deep bass, clear mids, long battery life, and waterproof capability, though they commonly mention fast battery drain at max volume, occasional app glitches, limited color choices, and the absence of a built-in carabiner.
“Amazing bass for the size”
“Crystal clear sound”
“Great for parties and outdoor use”
Professional reviewers rate the SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) between 7.4 and 8.0 out of 10, praising its IP67 durability, strong bass and modern Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX, while noting limited EQ options, lack of substantial hardware changes and a slightly mushy button feel.
Everyday users love the powerful sound, waterproof floating capability and the convenient shortcut button, but repeatedly request an AUX input, richer EQ controls and the ability to charge phones.
