Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99; the LG Xboom XG5 ranks #150, rated 2.4/5, and costs $99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
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 18 for the LG Xboom XG5. Watch for: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
What the LG Xboom XG5 does well: A waterproof speaker with a long tested battery, fast USB-C charging, app EQ, lights and an aux input. It links with other speakers (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers), which the Tribit Stormbox 2 cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tribit Stormbox 2. The catch: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the LG Xboom XG5 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | LG Xboom XG5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $99.00 |
| Ranked | #104 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #150 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (LG XBOOM app) |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 8.7” x 3.3” x 3.1” (222 x 83 x 80 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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