Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast for sound quality per dollar, the JBL Boombox 4 for maximum output. The Tribit is an amazing speaker given its size and competes with some Party class speakers, though it lacks a bit of detail and has a dip at 5.5kHz. The JBL has pretty insane output for its size, but it is pretty overpriced.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Boombox 4 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Tribit Stormbox Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tribit App) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms | 66ms |
| Maximum SPL | 115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) | Yes (USB-A) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 90W RMS (140W peak) |
| Dimensions | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Strap | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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