Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99. The Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2 ranks #177, rated 2.0/5, at $62.99, $7 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. At 1.3 lbs (593 g) it weighs much less than the Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2 at 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
The case for the Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2: A nearly indestructible waterproof speaker that doubles as a power bank, with a clip for bikes, kayaks or backpacks. The catch: Barely any bass, “pathetic sounding” said Jay’s Reviews of the line generally.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $7 saving on the Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Altec Lansing Lifejacket 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $62.99 |
| Ranked | #104 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #177 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 4.5” (114mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 8.6” x 4.2” x 4.6” (218 x 107 x 117 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 10W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Power Bank | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (mounting clip) |
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