Short answer: the Minirig 3 for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox Flow for the lower price. The Minirig 3 ranks #7 of 135 medium speakers at $140. The Tribit Stormbox Flow ranks #49 at $60, $80 cheaper.
What the Minirig 3 offers: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Watch for: Not stereo.
What the Tribit Stormbox Flow offers: Up to 30 hours of battery life - roughly double most rivals (~20-24 hrs with XBass on). Watch for: Not stereo.
Buy the Minirig 3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Flow if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Tribit Stormbox Flow at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Minirig 3 at Splash resistant (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 3 | Tribit Stormbox Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 Discontinued | $60 |
| Ranked | #7 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #49 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | - |
| Built in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 400ms aac, 200ms sbc |
| Max Volume | 105dB | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g | 1.4 lbs / 657 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.1" (200 x 91 x 53 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 60W: 2x 30mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 40W | 25W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig 3: $140 Discontinued Minirigs
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
Cons: Not stereo. Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued.
Full Minirig 3 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
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Tribit Stormbox Flow: $60 Amazon
Pros: Up to 30 hours of battery life - roughly double most rivals (~20-24 hrs with XBass on). IP67 rated with a loose handle for carrying/hanging. Pairs with a second Flow for stereo; USB-C port charges your phone too.
Cons: Not stereo. Midrange and bass are weirdly recessed about 4db below 700hz. You need xbass mode for it to not sound like a clock radio with missing bass. You also can’t turn up the bass enough in the custom EQ modes to get it neutral, so it will sound bass light. Firmware 1.2.3 fixes the distortion issues with xbass mode on, but bass still sounds wobbly and uncontrolled.
Full Tribit Stormbox Flow review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms aac, 200ms sbc |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.1" (200 x 91 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 60W: 2x 30mm drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 25W |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 657 g |
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