PocketGo
Price $29.99 Price as of As of May 26, 2026 Tribit tribit.com View on Amazon → ⓘ We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. This helps support MacSources and keeps our content free. Thank you!Small, yet mighty. A Portable Powerhouse.
Even though we have come a long way from the Boom Box era, the demand for portable, ever-ready media remains. Some may enjoy movies or music at home on dedicated speakers or headphones; some may have dropped a small fortune on super-specialized gear. Some devices may offer some degree of portability, while others remain either too expensive/sensitive to environmental risks, or too bulky. Thankfully, companies like Tribit offer lightweight, environmentally resistant speakers that let the average user enjoy their media wherever they want. Portability was not an afterthought. Rather, the pocketable Tribit PocketGo device was designed with EDC at its core.
Packaging:
The Tribit PocketGO arrived in a 5 3/4 inches long by 3 1/2 inches tall by 1 15/16 inches thick retail package. The yellow/black cover listed the product name, company, name, and logo at the top of the panel, four product features (20 hours playtime, Tribit App, 7W Superior Sound, Drop Proof), at the bottom left, and a large image of the Tribit PocketGo speaker in the middle. The black top panel listed six labeled product feature icons: lightweight, TF-card input, IP68 Dust/Waterproof, Hands-Free Calling, Bluetooth 6.0, and Stereo Pairing. The left side panel listed support information, while the right side panel listed information about the Tribit App. The rear panel listed the product/company name, the product model/FCC/IC information at the top, a large QR code along its bottom, contact details, and product manufacturing labels.
Unboxing:
I opened the front panel and removed the contents: 1. 7.7-ounce, 4 1/4-inch-long by 3 1/8-inch-tall by 1 1/2-inch-thick speaker. 2. 12 1/8-inch-long USB-A to USB-C cable. 3. Instruction manual. The speaker’s top panel had a five-button control panel with Power, Bluetooth, -, o, and + buttons. The raised, white buttons offered a tactile contrast against the background and a visually appealing contrast with the mint background. Adjacent to the control panel, you will find a 3/8-inches-wide by 1/2-inches-long mint-colored nylon loop. If you follow the mint panel along the right side panel, you will find a 1 3/8-inch-long by 15/16-inches-wide rubberized access panel. The USB-C power port and micro-SD card ports are located beneath the rubberized waterproof cap. The bottom panel had a 3 1/2-inch-long by 5/8-inch-wide oval-shaped rubberized footing with slightly raised edges. The reverse panel had four 7/16-inch-long by 3/16-inch-wide by 1/8-inch tall, mint-colored, rubberized feet atop the grey/thatched panel.
First Impression/testing:
I loved the mint green top, side, and bottom colors, the accent colors, and the thatched grey front/back panels. I opened the side port (waterproof plug), and inserted the USB-C prong into the speaker. I added a Klein Tools Multimeter to my UGREEN 160W multi-USB hub and plugged the USB-A prong into the multimeter. The speaker charged at 5.08V/0.77A and displayed a red “charging” indicator LED adjacent to the power button. The light turned off after about 45 minutes during the first charge (can take up to 3 hours depending on the charge level). I perused the accordion-style instruction manual and enjoyed the multilingual presentation, while charging the speaker.
The first five panels displayed a labeled diagram at the top of the segment, followed by multilingual product descriptions (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Russian). The panels reviewed charging, powering the device on/off, BT pairing, control functions, and stereo mode. The five back panels provided safety information, specification table (BT V6, 7W output, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP protocols, 80-20KHz frequency range, 2400mAh battery, 20 hours-50% volume playback time, 3 hours charging time, IP68 waterproof, 108mm x 81mm x 42mm size, and 220 gram weight), FCC/IC audiences, and the cover panel/product list. The instruction panel was easy to use/navigate and provided succinct information about the speaker.
Once the device was fully charged, I removed it from power. I pressed and held the white power button, and the speaker played a building chord followed by a three-note ascending jingle (white flashing LED on). If you press and hold the power button again, the speaker will play a similar chord and a two-note ascending jingle (white LED off). I navigated to Settings on my iPhone 17 Pro Max, then to Bluetooth, and selected Tribit PocketGO from the list. The speaker will make a single tone chirp, and the white LED will stop flashing (White LED on) to let you know that it has successfully paired with your device. I liked the button layout and the intuitive combination pattern. A single press of the “-” button lowers the volume, while a single press of the “+” button increases it. A single press of the central “o” button will allow you to play/pause a song or answer/end a call. A double press of the MFB button will advance the track, and a triple press will return to the previous track. If a call is incoming, you can press and hold the central button to reject it. You can press and hold the central button at other times to activate the voice assistant.
I navigated to the audiocheck.net website and used their Audio Tests to evaluate the speaker’s output parameters. The manual listed the output range to fall between 80Hz and 20kHz. Starting with the Low-Frequency Response and Subwoofer Audio Test (10-200 Hz), I was pleased to hear a rumbling bass tone at about 40Hz. I was initially skeptical of the sound quality with the listed bass. However, my concern was unfounded when I evaluated the quality/fullness of the tiny speaker. Next, I used the High-Frequency Response and Hearing Audio Test (22-8 kHz) to evaluate the upper tones. As we age or experience sound trauma, we tend to lose higher frequencies. This creates a more user-dependent upper-frequency limit. I compared my average ~15kHz limit to that of my 14-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter, who could hear to 16-17kHz. We were each able to hear tones between 15-17kHz. I like to use these tests as they are straightforward and easy to identify the approximate frequency limits.
I do not feel that it would be fair to compare this device with non-portable, stationary speakers, as they are not designed with portability or waterproofing in mind. Where the PocketGo shines is its ability to play music wherever you want. The tiny speaker will work perfectly for a backpacking trip, a theme park, or a day trip to the park, pool, jacuzzi, or beach. Additionally, it will be a great addition to an apartment, dorm room, small office, or bedroom. The small, pocketable size, convenient nylon hoop, and waterproof design will let you enjoy music in nearly any environment. If desired, you can pair a second PocketGo speaker for additional volume in TWS stereo mode. I did not have another version of this speaker to test this function. Unfortunately, the older Tribit speakers in my arsenal did not pair with the PocketGO.
The speaker is not ideal for larger outdoor venues or for times that you want big, deep, bass-rich sound. I tested my typical soundtracks with the speaker and enjoyed the fullness/blend and overall output. I started with Holly Cole’s “Train Song” and felt the initial bouncing bass line and sultry, jazzy feel. I was pleasantly surprised by the fullness of Tim Faust in “The Ring of Fire” from Home Free, and the depth of the “Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold” chant from The Hobbit. The initial audiocheck.net parameters suggested that the speaker should not have performed as well as it did. The bass actually punched above its weight class. I liked the blending in the Far and Away, Braveheart, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves soundtracks, as well as with various instrumental pieces: Holst’s First Suite in E flat and Jupiter. I listened to the songs at 50%, 75%, and 100% and did not appreciate any harsh/tinny sounds. Lastly, I listened to “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. This tends to be my final test as it can evaluate the acoustic guitar against the vocals and bass drum. The bass was stronger than expected, but it will be a bit lacking for the audiophiles.
The Bluetooth V6 and associated protocols enabled seamless video/sound output while watching Maul and Daredevil on Disney+ or the final episodes of The Boys on Amazon Prime. I watched various reels on YouTube and was pleased to find no lag between vision/sound. Similarly, I was able to enjoy programs from Netflix, and Paramount+ without any lag. My wife/kids took the speaker to the beach and enjoyed three hours of relaxation. The IP68 waterproofing did a great job at protecting the speaker from water and sand intrusion. The Bluetooth V6 connection was seamless and provided amazing connectivity/range. The speaker has a 15-minute auto-off feature for battery preservation. I initially expected the rectangular speaker to be top-heavy and prone to tipping over. After testing the speaker, I found that it worked well in upright and while laying flat on the rear rubber feet. If you crank up the volume to full, you may find a bit of dance/wobble from the device.
I updated the Tribit App to the latest version and updated the device’s firmware (3 minutes). The App auto-recognized the speaker and displayed an obliquely angled Tribit Speaker, a battery indicator, a volume slider, next/previous track, and then three icons along the bottom edge (speaker, equalizer, settings). I have reviewed the Tribit App previously and found the layout was rather intuitive. You can control the speaker’s volume through the speaker’s buttons, with your phone buttons, or with the App. If you tap the Equalizer button along the bottom, you can select amongst the pre-built EQ standards (Tribit Signature [flat], outdoor [increased bass and higher end], Rock [dual peak bass and upper], Rap [reduced mid], Popular [small peaks bass, mid, upper], Audiobook [plateu mid with reduced bass and upper]) or you can customize your EQ with sliders for 80,125,250,500,1k, 2k, 4k, 8K, 12.5k between +6db and -6db. I preferred the outdoor setting to the Tribit Signature for almost all of the tests, including listening to the latest Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8.
Summary:
The tiny speaker provided more sound than I expected. I appreciated the 20-hour battery life, the 15-minute auto-off feature, the secure Bluetooth V6 connection, the provided protocols, the IP68 waterproofing, the ability to float, and the size-to-weight ratio. I would have preferred a USB-C-to-USB-C cable instead of a USB-A cable, since most phones now use USB-C. However, you can charge the device via USB-C to USB-C. The bass may be on the lower end for some, while others will not mind. Unless you are directly comparing the output to another bass-heavy speaker, you likely will not miss much. The sound had a good blend, lacked a tinny/muddy quality, and provided an inexpensive, multi-environment-friendly access to your media. If you navigate to the website, you can pick up a PocketGo for $29.99. I found this price to be quite fair for the features. If desired, you can buy a combo pack for $24.00 each. Lastly, the dual-pack deal does not make you buy two of the same color. Instead, you can choose black, blue, or green for each device.
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