Short answer: the Sonos Play on measured sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ on price. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 179 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ ranks #145, rated 2.5/5, at $39.99, $259.01 cheaper.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Tribit Stormbox Mini+. The catch: Bass distorts noticeably on bass-heavy tracks at default settings, and the distortion persists even after enabling Trueplay tuning and manually pulling bass back in the app.
The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ is the lighter pick. An inexpensive waterproof speaker packed with features, including app EQ, an aux input, microSD playback and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Play lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Play lacks. The tradeoff: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.
Buy the Sonos Play if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Play | Tribit Stormbox Mini+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $39.99 |
| Ranked | #56 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #145 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| Dimensions | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) | 3.6” x 3.6” x 4.7” (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 12W |
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