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Tribit XSound Plus 2

Tribit XSound Plus 2

By Tribit · Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Audio & Electronics · More from Tribit

  • 30W output (2x15W)
  • Bluetooth 5.3, up to 150 ft range
  • 24-hour playtime
  • IPX7 waterproof
  • 198.5x66.5x70 mm, 1.31 lbs

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Summary

A 30W IPX7 portable Bluetooth speaker with Bluetooth 5.3, a 9-band app EQ and a claimed 24-hour battery. Check the build and the battery number before you buy: independent tests measure well under 24 hours at higher volumes, and the case is less sturdy than rivals.

Strengths

  • 30W from two 15W neodymium drivers makes it loud for a speaker this size.
  • The 9-band app EQ lets you shape the sound, and firmware updates come through the same app.
  • IPX7 water resistance and a claimed 24-hour battery suit long days away from a charger.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 holds a stable link, and multipoint keeps two devices connected at once.
  • TWS and Party Mode let a second unit join, including the StormBox Flow and StormBox 2.
  • An AUX line-in and an included USB-C cable keep it usable without the app.

Weaknesses

  • Independent tests measure well under the 24-hour claim: Which? logged 14:29 hours and Tom’s Guide saw 10-13 hours at higher volumes.
  • IPX7 is water only, so the speaker is not dustproof and is a poor choice for sand or dust.
  • TechRadar finds the build less sturdy than rivals, and the metal grille may not like being knocked around in a bag.
  • Bass behavior at high volume draws owner complaints, with some calling it weak and others finding XBass boomy.
  • Other people’s devices can connect to the speaker uninvited, and the fix is a volume-plus-minus reset.
  • Tandem and Party Mode are capped at two speakers, and older MaxSound Plus units cannot pair with it.

Verified specifications

ModelXSound Plus 2 (BTS65).
Output power30W total from two 15W neodymium full-range drivers, with passive radiators front and back.
Bluetoothversion 5.3 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP; claimed range up to 150 ft (about 45 m).
CodecsAAC and SBC only; no LDAC or aptX reported.
Battery4800mAh (2400mAh x 2); claimed 24 hours at 60% volume with XBass off.
ChargingUSB-C, about 4 hours to full.
WaterproofingIPX7, submersible to 1 m for 30 minutes; water only, not dustproof.
EQ9-band EQ in the Tribit app, with 3 hardware button modes and 6 default presets; Android Police describes a 5-band equalizer.
Stereo and pairingTWS pairing between two units, Party Mode, and pairing with the StormBox Flow or StormBox 2, up to two connections.
Multipointconnects to two Bluetooth devices at once.
AUX3.5mm line-in; no cable included.
Auto shut-offpowers down after about 15 minutes of no audio.
AppTribit app handles EQ, firmware updates, sleep timer and button lock.
In the boxspeaker, USB-C cable, lanyard and manual.
Dimensions198.5 × 66.5 × 70 mm (7.83 × 2.63 × 2.75 in).
Weight1.31 lbs (about 580 g) per Tribit; Tom’s Guide and Android Police list about 794-798 g.
Warranty12 months.
Full research notes and sources

Sound and app

The XSound Plus 2 is tuned for loudness. TechRadar calls it energetic and well-rounded with a highly customizable 9-band EQ, Android Police scores it 8/10 for loud, balanced sound, and How-To Geek gives it 9/10 and says the battery “blew me away.” ZDNET found the default sound flat and tinny and only liked it after building custom EQs. Treble can sound thin and fragile on treble-heavy mixes.

The app is where the speaker comes alive. Default presets sounded fairly basic to How-To Geek, and ZDNET’s reviewer needed custom curves. Deep sub-bass is limited: Android Police reports the low end starts around 50Hz, so 808 kicks can simply vanish, and hip-hop and EDM fans should temper expectations.

Battery life and volume

The headline 24 hours is conditional. Tribit measures it at 60% volume with XBass off. Which? independently measured 14:29 hours, and Tom’s Guide saw 10-13 hours at higher volumes. Full volume with XBass on is much shorter. Which? calls its 14:29 result strong against a 13:44 five-star threshold.

Charging is USB-C and takes about 4 hours to full. At moderate volume, realistic use approaches a full day; at high volume it does not. The speaker powers down after about 15 minutes of no audio, which saves a drained battery but can catch you out mid-listen.

Build, water and care

IPX7 protects against water but not dust, so the speaker is not a beach or sandbox pick, and IPX7 does not mean it floats. TechRadar says the build feels less sturdy than the UE Boom 3.

Care is simple: clean the speaker and ports, avoid harsh chemicals, keep the port cover closed to preserve IPX7, and charge the battery every 3 months during long storage. The battery is not user-replaceable, and Which? lists no manufacturer battery-replacement scheme. Tribit markets a 12-month warranty, and a Reddit report says support required a purchase through Amazon.

The XSound Plus 2 launched in April 2024 at a US MSRP of $69.99. TechRadar and Tom’s Guide deal lines showed $64.99, and Tribit’s US storefront lists it at $69.99. The EU storefront lists €61.99 with a struck-through €59.99, and Which? lists a lowest UK price of £52.99. It undercuts the JBL Flip 6, which was $99.95 at launch.

There is no subscription lock-in: the Tribit app is free and the only recurring cost is electricity and a USB-C cable, which is included. Stereo and Party Mode need a second speaker, an extra purchase. At $65 or less it is a strong value; $66-75 is good; $76-90 is fair; above $90 the missing dust rating and the gap between the 24-hour claim and independent measurements make it a weaker choice.

Which model this is

This page covers the XSound Plus 2, model BTS65, sold in black, the only US color at launch. It is the upgraded successor to the MaxSound Plus rather than a rename: 30W against 24W, Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.2, and 24 hours against 20 hours of playtime. Do not confuse it with the XSound Go, MaxSound Plus, ThunderBox Plus or the newer StormBox 2.

The US listing is ASIN B0D31JX5KB.

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