Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It ranks #2 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $179.99; the EcoXGear Defender ranks #84, rated 2.5/5, and costs $299.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Why pick the EcoXGear Defender: A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. The catch: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast is the better-sounding pick. A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the EcoXGear Defender. The catch: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It is rated higher for sound quality than the EcoXGear Defender and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank.
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
| EcoXGear Defender | Tribit Stormbox Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $179.99 |
| Ranked | #84 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Tribit App) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (10 band) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| FM Tuner | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 90W RMS (140W peak) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 66ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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