Tribit XSound Plus 2
Score: 88/100
Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen Black
Score: 85/100Rankings
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 Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) is a compact, rugged Bluetooth speaker with IP67 protection, 12 h battery life, and adaptive PositionIQ sound. It adds Bluetooth 5.3, aptX and multipoint pairing while retaining the core acoustic design of the first generation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
4,800 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 hoursbest | 4 hoursbest |
45.72 metersbest | 9 meters | |
| ↓ lower better | 580 gbest | 590 g |
30 wattsbest | — | |
50 Hzbest | — | |
20,000 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 | 590 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 praise the Flex for its premium build, IP67 rating and the Bluetooth 5.3 upgrade that adds reliable multipoint pairing, while noting the lack of a more robust EQ and only incremental hardware changes.
Everyday users love the speaker's durability, floating ability and the convenience of pairing two phones at once, but complain about the missing AUX jack, mushy buttons and limited EQ options.
