Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X500 ranks #24 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the Tribit Stormbox Lava ranks #3 at $100. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the Soundcore Motion X500 offers: 40W stereo with 3-driver layout (two tweeters + woofer). Set against that: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Lava: Fantastic bass extension. The catch: Quite heavy for the size.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X500 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Lava is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion X500.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X500 | Tribit Stormbox Lava | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $100 |
| Ranked | #24 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (10 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 104dB | 108dB |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 8" x 3.2" (220 x 202 x 81 mm) | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3") forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7") upward-firing driver | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 40W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 20ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Motion X500: $99.99 Amazon
Pros: 40W stereo with 3-driver layout (two tweeters + woofer). IPX7 weatherproof rating. Compact and very portable. Fine build quality at this price. Spatial Dynamic mode provides immersive sound. Gets close to 12 hour battery claim.
Cons: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit. Peaks at 250hz and dip at 1khz
Full Soundcore Motion X500 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 8" x 3.2" (220 x 202 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3") forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7") upward-firing driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 104dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
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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
Full Tribit Stormbox Lava review and specifications →
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
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