Short answer: the Stormbox Micro 2, and it’s cheaper too. It ranks #1 of 62 small speakers at $35.39; the Soundlink Micro ranks #20 at $99.99, $64.60 more.
The Bose trades accuracy for ruggedness. IP67 rated and genuinely pocketable at 0.68 lb (0.3 kg), but our notes describe a lack of clarity and overly boosted bass.
The Micro 2 is described as best in class, with much deeper bass than most speakers its size and a genuinely neutral tuning, plus a built-in strap that doubles as a stand. Its only real flaw is finicky phone charging.
Buy the Stormbox Micro 2. It’s the class leader and costs less than the Bose.
Battery life favors the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2: rated for 12 hours against 6 hours for the Bose Soundlink Micro.
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A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $35.39 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | 265ms |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.7 lbs (317 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 48mm NdFeB driver |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 10W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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