Short answer: the JBL Flip 4 ranks #63 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $70; the Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #80 at $70. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the JBL Flip 4 gets right: Less bass than a Flip 5. The tradeoff: Battery failures are common.
What the Tribit Stormbox 2 offers: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Set against that: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
One note: the JBL Flip 4 is discontinued, but it still ranks #63 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Flip 4. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Tribit Stormbox 2 at the same price, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Flip 4.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 4 | Tribit Stormbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 Discontinued | $70 |
| Ranked | #63 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 300ms | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | - |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs / 510 g | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm fullrange | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 2.8" x 2.6" (175 x 70 x 65 mm) | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 16W RMS | 34W RMS |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 92dB | 99dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 200ms |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| Stereo | - | No (front/rear drivers) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Flip 4: $70 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Less bass than a Flip 5. Peaky lower treble.
Cons: Battery failures are common. Discontinued.
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| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 300ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 2.8" x 2.6" (175 x 70 x 65 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 16W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs / 510 g |
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Tribit Stormbox 2: $70 Amazon
Pros: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Keep Xbass on for best frequency response.
Cons: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Full Tribit Stormbox 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Latency | 200ms |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 34W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
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