Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Sony XB23 ranks #64 of 134 medium speakers at $100; the Tribit Stormbox Lava ranks #3 of 75 large speakers at $100.
On the Sony XB23 side: Reasonably neutral. The tradeoff: Bass drops off a ton at high levels.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Lava: Fantastic bass extension. The catch: Quite heavy for the size.
Buy the Sony XB23 at $100 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava at $100 if you want a large speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony XB23 | Tribit Stormbox Lava | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $100 |
| Ranked | #64 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 67Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 95dB | 108dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 580 g | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 3.0" x 8.58" x 3.0" (76 x 218 x 76 mm) | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6.0" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Output Power | 8W RMS | 80W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3-band: bass, mid, treble) | Yes (10 band) |
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 42x51mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 20ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Power Bank | - | Yes |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Sony XB23: $100
Pros: Reasonably neutral. IP67 rated with a strap hook for backpacks. USB-C charging; up to 12 hour battery life.
Cons: Bass drops off a ton at high levels. Reduces its own volume over time when turned to max
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 67Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.0" x 8.58" x 3.0" (76 x 218 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 42x51mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3-band: bass, mid, treble) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Output Power | 8W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 580 g |
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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
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA vs EarFun UBOOM X
- 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?
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