Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99; the Skullcandy Terrain XL ranks #168, rated 2.1/5, and costs $79.99, 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 Skullcandy Terrain XL. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Skullcandy Terrain XL lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Skullcandy Terrain XL lacks. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Why pick the Skullcandy Terrain XL: A very loud, long running Terrain speaker, waterproof with a wrist wrap and a built in microphone. It links with other speakers (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers), which the Tribit Stormbox 2 cannot. The catch: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Terrain XL and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Skullcandy Terrain XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #104 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #168 of 179 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 | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 1.4 lbs (635 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 7.5” x 3.5” x 3.5” (190.5 x 88.9 x 88.9 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 2 x 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | - | Yes (wrist strap) |
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