Short answer: the Sony SRS-XB30 for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ for the lower price. The Sony SRS-XB30 ranks #104 of 136 medium speakers at $199. The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ ranks #110 at $29.96, $169.04 cheaper.
The case for the Sony SRS-XB30: IPX5 rated. Doubles as a power bank for charging your phone. Long claimed battery life (up to 24 hours at moderate volume). The catch: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20.
What the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ offers: IPX7 waterproof, app support with EQ presets and AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging, built-in mic for calls, AUX input, microSD card playback. Set against that: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.
Buy the Sony SRS-XB30 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony SRS-XB30 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Tribit Stormbox Mini+.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XB30 | Tribit Stormbox Mini+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $29.96 |
| Ranked | #104 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #110 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g | 1.2 lbs / 544 g |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Dimensions | 9" x 3.2" x 3.4" (228 x 82 x 86 mm) | 3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | 12W |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Max Volume | 95dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XB30: $199
Pros: IPX5 rated. Doubles as a power bank for charging your phone. Long claimed battery life (up to 24 hours at moderate volume).
Cons: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20
Full Sony SRS-XB30 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9" x 3.2" x 3.4" (228 x 82 x 86 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
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Tribit Stormbox Mini+: $29.96 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 waterproof, app support with EQ presets and AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging, built-in mic for calls, AUX input, microSD card playback.
Cons: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.
Full Tribit Stormbox Mini+ review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 544 g |
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