Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99. The Dayton Audio Boost ranks #153, rated 2.4/5, at $29.98, $40.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 6 for the Dayton Audio Boost. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Dayton Audio Boost lacks. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
The Dayton Audio Boost is the lighter choice. A small, cheap soda can sized waterproof speaker with stereo pairing, microSD playback and an aux input. At 0.9 lbs (426 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Tribit Stormbox 2 at 1.3 lbs (593 g). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tribit Stormbox 2. The catch: Some midrange peaks, treble slightly rolled off.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $40.01 you would save on the Dayton Audio Boost does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Dayton Audio Boost | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $29.98 |
| Ranked | #104 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #153 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 0.9 lbs (426 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 2x 1.5” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 3.5” x 3.5” x 4.3” (88.9 x 88.9 x 109.2 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 70W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 87Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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