Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast, if you are buying new. The EarFun Uboom X ranks higher than it (#1 vs #2 of 113 boombox speakers, 4.7/5 vs 4.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Tribit Stormbox Blast is still sold new at $199.99.
The UBoom X was tuned by Oluv, and it shows. Our notes call it possibly the best-sounding modern Bluetooth speaker, only slightly behind the Vifa Helsinki, with deeper bass than the Blast and the unusual trait of sounding correct at every volume level because it applies a different EQ curve per level rather than one fixed setting.
There’s one real catch: the out-of-box firmware. The 0.33 firmware and its default EQ are described in our notes as sounding horrible. You need to update it and load the tuned settings before the speaker performs the way its ranking suggests, and a small number of users report TWS interruptions that disabling AAC tends to fix.
Both are genuinely great; the UBoom X just measures better. The Blast isn’t a consolation prize. It’s the current #2 in a 113-speaker class and would be the easy recommendation if the UBoom X weren’t sitting at #1.
Buy the UBoom X if you can still find one, after updating its firmware first. Buy the Stormbox Blast if you want the same tier of performance currently in production.
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An extremely neutral Bluetooth speaker, with deep bass and tuning that sounds right at every volume; now discontinued but worth buying used.
A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EarFun Uboom X | Tribit Stormbox Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 Discontinued | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Earfun Audio app) | Yes (Tribit App) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~38Hz | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC Video mode 48ms, AAC Video mode 128ms, SBC 112ms, AAC 176ms | 66ms |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect mode, up to 50 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 90W RMS (140W peak) |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 5.9” x 8.5” (400 x 150 x 215 mm) | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm (4”) woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Tribit Stormbox Blast vs Earfun UBoom X, a PROPER sound test 😎
- Mateusz Cholewa: EarFun UBOOM X Deep Bass 🆚 Tribit Stormbox Blast🎶Review👌
- Oluv Patreon: Tribit Stormbox Blast vs Earfun UBoom X - outdoor test
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