Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. It ranks #6 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $56.76; the Klipsch Austin ranks #15, rated 3.7/5, at $54.95. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1.81 you would save on the Klipsch Austin does not close the gap.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Klipsch Austin.
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A rugged waterproof mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A tough strap on mini speaker with full waterproofing, a 24 hour battery and a power bank output.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $56.76 |
| Ranked | #15 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (397 g) | 0.7 lbs (330 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 Band) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Drivers | 1.5” (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 4.3” x 1.7” (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 4.4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W RMS | 13W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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