Short answer: the JBL Charge 5. It ranks #30 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $114.95 and is still sold new; the Tribit Stormbox Pro ranks #45 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Tribit Stormbox Pro’s replacement, the Tribit Stormbox Max, is still sold new.
JBL Charge 5’s strengths: It doubles as a power bank with USB-A output, is IP67 rated to survive a 1m dunk for 30 minutes, and offers about 20 hours of battery life. The tradeoff: it isn’t stereo, sounds warm with shouty upper mids and boosted bass, has slightly rolled off treble, and is overly expensive.
Buy the JBL Charge 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Tribit Stormbox Pro is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 5 | Tribit Stormbox Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $90 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (960 g) | 2.2 lbs (980 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) | 3.8” x 3.8” x 7.1” (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 40W |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
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