Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 75 large speakers at $100; the Minirig mk4 with subwoofer ranks #5 and costs $290, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Minirig mk4 with subwoofer: Very balanced sound. The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
What the Tribit Stormbox Lava gets right: Fantastic bass extension. The tradeoff: Quite heavy for the size.
Buy the Minirig mk4 with subwoofer if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig mk4 with subwoofer | Tribit Stormbox Lava | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $100 |
| Ranked | #5 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | 20ms |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs / 1.44 kg | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6.0" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 50W | 80W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 108dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig mk4 with subwoofer: $290 Minirigs
Pros: Very balanced sound. Finally USB-C charging
Cons: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces. Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs / 1.44 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
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Tribit Stormbox Lava: $100 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: Fantastic bass extension. Goes deeper than the Boom 2 as seen in the linked video of sound samples. Firmware 2.0.0 is a big improvement in neutrality.
Cons: Quite heavy for the size. Some bass boost way down low. Treble and upper mids have some peaks.
Setup: Try out the Alan Ross EQ’s at this timestamp in his video There’s also a max bass EQ from Oluv and you can turn down the lowest slider for it to be more neutral
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6.0" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- JOY‘s 3D Audio Show: Tribit StormBox Lava vs SoundCore Boom 2 - sound quality demo
- Oluv Patreon: An evening with the “best portable speakers”?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Lava Latest Firmware Update Result! v2.0.3
- Alan Ross Reviews: From harsh to smooth with these EQ settings - Tribit StormBox Lava
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit StormBox Lava Just Got a MASSIVE Update… WOW! 🔥
- Alan Ross Reviews: Some people love the Tribit Stormbox Lava, highly professional review 😁
- Mateusz Cholewa: Tribit Stormbox Blast 🎶 🆚Deep BASS - Tribit Stormbox LAVA
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- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA vs Soundcore BOOM 2
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA - Unboxing.📦 Short Test vs Xtreme 4
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA Deep BASS 🆚 JBL XTREME 4
- Oluv Patreon: Tribit Stormbox Lava - quick look
- Mateusz Cholewa: 👌TRIBIT StormBox LAVA Deep Bass 🆚 Bogasing S8 Pro MAX - HiFi?
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Links
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