Short answer: the Hopestar A90. It ranks #22 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $351.65. The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 ranks #31, rated 3.8/5, at $279.99, $71.66 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Hopestar A90: A huge, powerful boombox with deep bass, clear highs, a removable battery and a wireless microphone for big outdoor parties. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 cannot. Watch for: The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 was the better, more refined listen in a direct comparison.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is the longer-running pick. A big, waterproof party speaker with deep bass, very high volume, a 30 hour battery and two mic inputs. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 8 for the Hopestar A90. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Hopestar A90 lacks. The tradeoff: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass.
Buy the Hopestar A90. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $71.66 saving on the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hopestar A90 | Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $351.65 | $279.99 |
| Ranked | #22 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 700W | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Drivers | 2x 5” woofers + 2x 3.5” midranges + 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 2” ceramic tweeters | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | No |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 24.6” x 9.9” x 13.4” (624.5 x 252.5 x 341.5 mm) | 18.7” x 7.6” x 10.2” (476 x 193 x 259 mm) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (10 band) |
| App | No | Yes (Tribit app) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 40Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | - | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Hopestar A90: reviews by Jagist.
- Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Alan Ross and Mateusz Cholewa.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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