Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select 4 Go for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox Micro ranks #5 of 47 small speakers at $40. The Soundcore Select 4 Go ranks #23 at $19.39, $20.61 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Select 4 Go offers: Quite inexpensive for what you get. Set against that: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Micro: Quite neutral. Slight hollowness in the mids. The catch: Gets murky and slightly sharp near max volume; boosted bass distorts when pushed loud.
Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Select 4 Go is rated for 20 hours versus 8 hours for the Tribit Stormbox Micro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select 4 Go | Tribit Stormbox Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.39 | $40 |
| Ranked | #23 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g | 0.7 lbs / 295 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) | 3.9" x 3.9" x 1.4" (99.1 x 99.1 x 35.6 mm) |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | - |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range | 48mm NdFeB |
| Output Power | 5W | 13W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 62Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 180ms |
| Max Volume | - | 93dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Select 4 Go: $19.39 Aliexpress Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite inexpensive for what you get
Cons: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients. No built-in mic; playback is mono unless you buy a second unit.
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| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
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Tribit Stormbox Micro: $40 Amazon
Pros: Quite neutral. Slight hollowness in the mids. Built in strap is super useful for attaching it to things. Highly recommend spending the extra $10 for the Micro 2 which goes louder and deeper. To have it aimed directly at you unclip the strap and the speaker will sit upright with a slight lean back.
Cons: Gets murky and slightly sharp near max volume; boosted bass distorts when pushed loud. Down-firing passive radiator needs a flat surface underneath or the bass gets muffled.
Full Tribit Stormbox Micro review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 180ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 3.9" x 1.4" (99.1 x 99.1 x 35.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 13W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 295 g |
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