These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Xtreme 5 ranks #2 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $399.95; the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 ranks #31 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $279.99.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is the lighter choice. A large waterproof speaker with deep bass, wide, clean sound at volume and a removable 28 hour battery. At 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 at 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 cannot. The catch: High priced.
Why pick the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2: A big, waterproof party speaker with deep bass, very high volume, a 30 hour battery and two mic inputs. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Xtreme 5 lacks. The tradeoff: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 5 ($399.95) for a large speaker; the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 ($279.99) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 5 | Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $279.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tribit app) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 6.5” x 6.1” (346 x 165 x 155 mm) | 18.7” x 7.6” x 10.2” (476 x 193 x 259 mm) |
| Drivers | 98x145mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1 x 90W RMS Woofer + 2 x 20W RMS Tweeter (AC power mode) 1 x 60W RMS Woofer + 2 x 15W RMS Tweeter (Battery mode) | 200W AC / 180W battery |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 40Hz |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (2x 6.35mm) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
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