Tronsmart TripFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 40 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment53%
PROS 53%
CONS 47%

Rank based on 40 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want an ultra-cheap, ultraportable waterproof speaker for casual use
  • You value durability and don't need deep bass
  • You're upgrading from a Trip 1 and want improved sound and app features

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need strong bass response
  • You require a P2/aux input for instruments or external gear
  • You want guaranteed long battery life matching advertised specs

What users complain about

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Best choice
1
Powerful, excellent bassImproved bass over previous generationStrong overall sound qualityPossible tweeter noiseUnclear battery capacity specsUnclear power/charging behavior
Powerful, excellent bass
Improved bass over previous generation
Strong overall sound quality
Possible tweeter noise
Unclear battery capacity specs
Unclear power/charging behavior
2Mid
Powerful, clean sound
Powerful, clean sound
3Mid
Strong, deep bass
Strong, deep bass
4Premium
Warm, balanced sound
Warm, balanced sound
5Mid
Strong, punchy bass
Strong, punchy bass
6Mid
Powerful, deep bass
Powerful, deep bass
7Mid
Big, clear sound for its sizeExcellent stereo pairing experienceOutperforms competitor speakersOverpriced compared to competitorsOccasional defects or inconsistent unitsFiddly stereo pairing process
Big, clear sound for its size
Excellent stereo pairing experience
Outperforms competitor speakers
Overpriced compared to competitors
Occasional defects or inconsistent units
Fiddly stereo pairing process
8Mid
Striking, eye-catching design
Striking, eye-catching design
9Premium
Loud, powerful sound
Loud, powerful sound
10Premium
Powerful, deep bassExtremely loud outputMulti-speaker pairing and stereo modeHigh price pointRisk of damage from passive radiatorsLimited backward connectivity
Powerful, deep bass
Extremely loud output
Multi-speaker pairing and stereo mode
High price point
Risk of damage from passive radiators
Limited backward connectivity
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31Budget
Tronsmart Trip
Excellent value for priceBeats smartphone and rival budget speakersTrip 2 improvements over Trip 1Weak or absent bassUnclear stereo/TWS compatibility between generationsRemoved aux (P2) input on Trip 2
Tronsmart Trip
Excellent value for price
Beats smartphone and rival budget speakers
Trip 2 improvements over Trip 1
Weak or absent bass
Unclear stereo/TWS compatibility between generations
Removed aux (P2) input on Trip 2

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Great value for an ultraportable, waterproof speaker. Commenters repeatedly highlight how impressive the Trip is for its price point, often bought for under 30 USD and even as low as 14 USD. Several call it 'too good for the price' and note it clearly beats smartphone speakers. Buyers on AliExpress and Allegro reported prices as low as 80-120 reais/zloty, reinforcing its budget appeal versus pricier brands like JBL.

Bass performance divides opinion. Many users say the Trip has 'no bass' or next to none, with clear but thin audio, and some link this to its single passive radiator and low wattage design. Others, however, report the Trip 2 has noticeably more bass than the Trip 1, and one user appreciated the lack of 'crazy bass' for daily use. Overall, bass remains its weakest, most argued-over trait.

Durability is solid but sealing and design changes raise concerns. One long-term Trip 1 owner reported it surviving three years of being dropped by students, with paint and glue spills, and remaining intact. However, others reported water entering through the charging port and the speaker cone becoming unglued when wet. The Trip 2 also removed the P2 aux input, disappointing users who wanted to connect guitars or pedalboards for practice.

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