Short answer: the B&O Beosound Explore, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Tribit Stormbox ranks higher than it (#116 vs #132 of 164 medium speakers, 2.8/5 vs 2.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the B&O Beosound Explore is still sold new at $294.99. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 164 medium speakers, and the Earfun Uboom L, ranked #2 at $49.79, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
Buy the B&O Beosound Explore if you want one new; the Tribit Stormbox is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Explore | Tribit Stormbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $294.99 | $68 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #132 of 164 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #116 of 164 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (631 g) | 1.2 lbs (535 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No (360° mono; true stereo requires two paired StormBox units) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 20W |
| Maximum SPL | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) | 97dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| App | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| Strap | Yes (carabiner) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 166ms |
| Party Mode | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound Explore: $294.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: IP67 rated with a rugged ‘seatbelt’ strap and carabiner hook. Real-world battery life around 20-24 hours. Distinctive anodized-aluminum design. Measured bass extension of ~70Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble. Colored midrange. Just not great sounding overall.
Full B&O Beosound Explore review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 60W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (carabiner) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (631 g) |
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Tribit Stormbox: $68 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Tribit Stormbox 2, ranked higher, rated 3/5.
Pros: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume. Measured bass extension of 52Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5kHz-12kHz. Listening from the front is the worst frequency response, lay it down facing up with xbass off for the smoothest response. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Discontinued; Tribit has retired it, superseded by the Stormbox 2.
Full Tribit Stormbox review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 97dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No (360° mono; true stereo requires two paired StormBox units) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (535 g) |
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