Short answer: the size class you actually need decides this one. These rank #10 and #2 out of 111 portable speakers, with the Boom 2 at $99.99 costing significantly less than the Stormbox Blast’s $179.99.
The Stormbox Blast plays in a bigger league. Its pros describe it as an amazing speaker for its size that competes well with speakers in the party class, with bass almost as deep as a JBL Partybox 100, and firmware 3.5 now ships with Oluv’s EQ as the default tuning for what’s described as extremely good sound. Its cons note it lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories and has a dip around 5.5kHz, plus a curved handle that can be uncomfortable to carry long distances.
The Boom 2 is the lighter, more portable option, but needs EQ work to sound its best. Its pros call out pretty deep bass for its size and cool lighting in the side passive radiators, though its cons state that with stock tuning it would rank far lower due to boosted bass and rising treble, and that it only has a single midrange driver so stereo separation is limited to the tweeters. At 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) it’s a fraction of the Stormbox Blast’s 12 lbs (5.45 kg).
Buy the Stormbox Blast if you want genuinely party-class output and bass depth and don’t mind the extra size and weight.
Buy the Boom 2 if portability matters more and you’re willing to apply a custom EQ to get its best sound.
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A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting.
A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Tribit Stormbox Blast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $179.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 114 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tribit App) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | 66ms |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 90W RMS (140W peak) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
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