Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox Pro for the lower price. The Soundcore Boom 3i ranks #27 of 136 medium speakers at $110. The Tribit Stormbox Pro ranks #40 at $90, $20 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Boom 3i gets right: Looks to be designed as a direct competitor to the Charge 5 with a very similar sound profile, warm tuned with boosted bass. The tradeoff: Not quite as good as a Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close.
What the Tribit Stormbox Pro offers: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. Set against that: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Pro is rated for 24 hours versus 16 hours for the Soundcore Boom 3i.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Tribit Stormbox Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110 | $90 |
| Ranked | #27 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.3" x 3.1" (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 783 g | 2.2 lbs / 980 g |
| Output Power | 50W | 40W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom 3i: $110 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Looks to be designed as a direct competitor to the Charge 5 with a very similar sound profile, warm tuned with boosted bass. Better value for the money than the Charge 5.
Cons: Not quite as good as a Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close. An earlier firmware version had some bass distortion, update your firmware in the Soundcore App
Full Soundcore Boom 3i review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.3" x 3.1" (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 783 g |
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Tribit Stormbox Pro: $90 Amazon
Pros: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. IP67 rated. Multi-point Bluetooth 5.3 pairing.
Cons: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound. Peaky mids, highs rolled off. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Tribit Stormbox Pro review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 980 g |
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