Short answer: the Sony ULT Field 1 for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox 2 for the lower price. The Sony ULT Field 1 ranks #76 of 136 medium speakers at $78. The Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #80 at $70, $8 cheaper.
What the Sony ULT Field 1 offers: IP67 rated, survives drops and 1m submersion. Watch for: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble.
On the Tribit Stormbox 2 side: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Set against that: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Buy the Sony ULT Field 1 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Sony ULT Field 1.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Field 1 | Tribit Stormbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $78.00 | $70 |
| Ranked | #76 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 650 g | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3" x 3" (206 x 77 x 76 mm) | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 34W RMS |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony ULT Field 1: $78.00 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, survives drops and 1m submersion. Real-world battery around 28+ hours with ULT (bass boost) mode off. Stereo-pairs with a second ULT Field 1.
Cons: Upper midrange peak, rolled off treble
Full Sony ULT Field 1 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3" x 3" (206 x 77 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 83mm x 42mm woofer, 16mm tweeter + passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 650 g |
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Tribit Stormbox 2: $70 Amazon
Pros: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Keep Xbass on for best frequency response.
Cons: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Full Tribit Stormbox 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Latency | 200ms |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 34W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
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