Short answer: the Soundcore Flare 2 for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox Mini for the lower price. The Soundcore Flare 2 ranks #105 of 136 medium speakers at $80. The Tribit Stormbox Mini ranks #116 at $23, $57 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Flare 2 gets right: Try Alan Ross’s EQ for it. The tradeoff: Rolled off treble.
What the Tribit Stormbox Mini offers: IPX7 waterproof, excellent battery life (12 hours), RGB LED lighting, app support with AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging. Set against that: Lacking quite a bit of bass.
Buy the Soundcore Flare 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Mini if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Flare 2 | Tribit Stormbox Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $23 |
| Ranked | #105 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #116 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~85Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g | 1.6 lbs / 708 g |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | 12W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Dimensions | - | 3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Flare 2: $80 Amazon
Pros: Try Alan Ross’s EQ for it
Cons: Rolled off treble. Thuddy bass. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Soundcore Flare 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g |
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Tribit Stormbox Mini: $23 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 waterproof, excellent battery life (12 hours), RGB LED lighting, app support with AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging
Cons: Lacking quite a bit of bass. Sounds hollow and thuddy. Just not great overall.
Full Tribit Stormbox Mini review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~85Hz |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.6" x 3.6" x 4.7" (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 708 g |
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