Short answer: the Bogasing M5. It ranks #61 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $52.99; the Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #104, rated 3.0/5, and costs $69.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Bogasing M5 is the better-sounding option. A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price. Watch for: Front/rear driver configuration.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the louder, lighter pick. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 99dB at full volume, against 96dB for the Bogasing M5. At 1.3 lbs (593 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bogasing M5 at 1.7 lbs (757 g). The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Buy the Bogasing M5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tribit Stormbox 2 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Portable Bluetooth rankings.
A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price.
A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end.
Prices on this page were last checked October 31, 2026 at 7:11 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing M5 | Tribit Stormbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $52.99 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 61Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (757 g) | 1.3 lbs (593 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 34W RMS |
| Drivers | 30W system | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Latency | - | 200ms |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Party Mode | - | No |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More top alternatives to Bogasing M5: