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 #116 at $23, $176 cheaper.
What the Sony SRS-XB30 offers: IPX5 rated. Doubles as a power bank for charging your phone. Set against that: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Mini: IPX7 waterproof, excellent battery life (12 hours), RGB LED lighting, app support with AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging. The catch: Lacking quite a bit of 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 | $23 |
| Ranked | #104 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #116 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | ~85Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g | 1.6 lbs / 708 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) | - |
| 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 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Max Volume | 95dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | - | 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
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| 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: $23 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 waterproof, excellent battery life (12 hours), RGB LED lighting, app support with AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging
Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass. Sounds hollow and thuddy. Just not great overall.
Full Tribit Stormbox Mini review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~85Hz |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 708 g |
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