Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. It ranks #2 of 62 small speakers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5) at $59.98 and is still sold new; the Tribit Stormbox Micro ranks #5 (rated 4.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Tribit Stormbox Micro’s replacement, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3, is rated 4.2/5 at $56.76.
What the Soundcore Boom Go 3i gets right: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). The tradeoff: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Tribit Stormbox Micro is no longer sold new.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i is rated for 24 hours, the Tribit Stormbox Micro only 8 hours.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | Tribit Stormbox Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.98 | $40 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (380 g) | 0.7 lbs (295 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 13W |
| Dimensions | 4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (99.1 x 99.1 x 35.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 48mm NdFeB |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 62Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 180ms |
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