Tribit’s PocketGO packs huge sound into a tiny package

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Smartphone speakers have come a long way, but they’ll never sound as good as a proper speaker in a decent-sized housing. But what if you didn’t have to choose between sound quality and portability?

The Tribit PocketGo is smaller and lighter than most competitors in its class, but doesn’t sacrifice quality audio to achieve that. This makes it easier than ever to transport the speaker anywhere for group listening or better media consumption on your phone.

That smaller size doesn’t mean compromising on battery life, either. The PocketGo offers all-day listening without requiring a power bank or frequent charging. This speaker is rated for 20 hours of playback at 50% volume. (You have to sleep sometime!)

While moving this speaker from room to room for impromptu house parties is simple, the device is not limited to indoor use. Thanks to the PocketGo’s water resistance, you can take it on a hike, a picnic, or camping without worrying about moisture or dirt. It’s pretty rugged, too, with a drop rating of 4ft (1.22m).

What’s most impressive about the Tribit PocketGo is the sound that comes from the little speaker. Tribit has worked wonders, making the most of modern speaker and amp technology. There’s a whole 7W of sound packed into this little guy.

Audio is crisp and clear, a significant step up above other speakers in size and price class. It certainly helps that the PocketGo uses the latest Bluetooth 6.0 technology. This means stable audio, amazing quality, and great power efficiency. Thanks to a built-in microphone, the device even doubles as a hands-free speakerphone when connected to your smartphone.

The PocketGo’s dual-speaker setup option is perhaps the most impressive feature of all. You can connect two of these speakers and use them as a stereo pair for music, movies, or TV shows. A pair of PocketGos is a great companion to a portable projector for a movie night under the stars.

While the PocketGo’s default sound profile is tuned to cover most situations, thanks to six EQ presets and a custom EQ option via a smartphone app, you can tune your PocketGo to whatever best suits your favorite content.

Grab one (or two!) Tribit PocketGo speakers for $24 at Amazon, reduced from the usual $30 price tag. It’s the perfect gift for anyone you’ve heard walking around, listening to a tinny smartphone speaker.

Credit: Tribit

Brand

Tribit

Connectivity

Bluetooth 6.0

Battery

20 hours at 50% volume

Colors

Black, Green, and Blue

Water and dust resistance

IP68

The Tribit PocketGo might look impossibly small, but don’t let that fool you—there’s big sound hiding in its palm-sized design. With excellent battery life and water-resistance, this is the speaker you want to pocket before you go anywhere.

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