Short answer: the JBL Boombox 4 for the higher ranking, the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 for the lower price. The JBL Boombox 4 ranks #17 of 70 boombox speakers at $549.95. The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 ranks #22 at $300, $249.95 cheaper.
What the JBL Boombox 4 gets right: Pretty insane output capability for the size. The catch: Pretty overpriced for the category.
On the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 side: Pretty deep bass. Set against that: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $300 |
| Ranked | #17 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms | - |
| Max Volume | 115dB | 110dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg | 19.2 lbs / 8.7 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | No |
| Output Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Dimensions | 51cm x 26cm x 21cm | 47.6cm x 19.3cm x 25.9cm |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Pretty insane output capability for the size.
Cons: Pretty overpriced for the category. Better than the Boombox 3 mostly because there are more 7 EQ bands instead of just 3 and it can be better tuned. Try Oluv’s EQ for it. Out of the box sounds worse than the Boombox 3. No Aux input.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 51cm x 26cm x 21cm |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Output Power | 210W AC / 200W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass.
Cons: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass. Boosted treble around 6khz. Xbass mode makes it sound even more muddy. Nowhere near as neutral and balanced as the first Blast and a big downgrade unless you only care about max volume
Setup: Try the EQ from Alan Ross at this timestamp of his video
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 47.6cm x 19.3cm x 25.9cm |
| Drivers | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| Output Power | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs / 8.7 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 vs 2 Earfun UBoom X - outdoor test
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