Short answer: the JBL Xtreme 4 for a removable battery, the Tribit Stormbox Lava for bass extension. The Xtreme 4 is the more feature-rich option but is high priced. The Stormbox Lava offers fantastic bass extension in a package that is quite heavy for its size.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Xtreme 4 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 4 | Tribit Stormbox Lava | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.95 | $139.99 |
| Ranked | #43 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 5.9” x 5.6” (297 x 149 x 141 mm) | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Aux Latency | - | 20ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA Deep BASS 🆚 JBL XTREME 4
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA - Unboxing.📦 Short Test vs Xtreme 4
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