Short answer: the JBL Flip 6 for neutrality, the Tribit Stormbox Pro for battery and features. The Stormbox Pro runs 24 hours at 60% volume with XBass off, doubles as a power bank and adds an IP67 rating and multi-point Bluetooth 5.3, but its bottom woofer issue was fixed only in a later firmware update and its mids are peaky with rolled off highs. The Flip 6 is very neutral and a huge leap over the Flip 5, though it is not stereo. The Tribit Stormbox Pro is discontinued; its replacement is the Tribit Stormbox Max.
The JBL Flip 6’s case: It’s a very neutral, very small, almost pocket sized speaker, and a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5. The catch is: it isn’t stereo, has a slight emphasis in the upper mids, and the Vietnam-made TL version’s tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy compared to the China-made GG version.
The Tribit Stormbox Pro earns points for: 24 hours of battery life at 60% volume with XBass off, doubling as a power bank, IP67 rating, and multi-point Bluetooth 5.3 pairing. But: its bottom woofer issue was only fixed in a later firmware update, the mids are peaky with rolled off highs, and it isn’t technically a 360 degree speaker since it only fires front and rear.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Tribit Stormbox Pro is discontinued, so it is only available used.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Pro is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Flip 6.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Tribit Stormbox Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $90 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 2.2 lbs (980 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 3.8” x 3.8” x 7.1” (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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