Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if sound quality matters most, the Tribit Stormbox 2 if price matters most. The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #11 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $395. The Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #104, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99, $325.01 cheaper.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the louder, longer-running pick. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 99dB at full volume, against 93dB for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 18 for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen lacks. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen is the better-sounding pick. A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Tribit Stormbox 2 lacks.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $395.00 |
| Ranked | #104 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 58Hz |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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