Tribit XSound GO vs JBL Flip 5

Name Tribit XSound Go JBL Flip 5
Image Tribit XSound GO JBL Flip 5
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Tribit XSound GO – front
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Type Medium Medium
MSRP $36.99 $129.95
Released 2024 (Refreshed model. Original release in 2017, with Bluetooth 5.0) 2019
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× full range 1× 44×80 mm
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 16 W 20 W
Frequency range 85.0 Hz - 20 kHz 65.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 4.2
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls, voice control) ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ❌
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 24 hours 12 hours
Charge time 5 hrs 2.5 hrs
Battery capacity 16.28 Wh 17.28 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? ❌ ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? ❌ JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ✔ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 5.9×17.5×5.6 18.1×6.9×7.4
Size (inch H×W×D): 2.32×6.89×2.20 7.12×2.71×2.91
Weight (kg): 0.380 0.54
Weight (lbs): 0.838 1.2
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IPX7
Transportation method? In hand or use lanyard In hand
Color options: 2 colors: Black, blue 10+ colors
Other features? Lanyard Loop/strap
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? Lanyard -
More info
Model number TS-BTS20 JBLFLIP5
User guide / manual User manual Quick start guide
Official site link: Tribit.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Tribit XSound Go is newer (2024 vs 2019), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 12 hours) and is lighter (0.380 kg vs 0.54 kg).

The JBL Flip 5 costs $92.96 more ($129.95 vs $36.99), is more powerful (20 W vs 16 W) and has a larger battery (17.28 Wh vs 16.28 Wh).

Only on the Tribit XSound Go: buit-in mic (calls, voice control), 3.5 mm AUX in and voice assistant.

Only on the JBL Flip 5: party mode (PartyBoost) and app (JBL Portable app). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.3 vs 4.2). Both have IPX7 water and dust resistance.

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