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 XT ranks #170, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99, $10 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. 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 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain XT. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
The case for the Skullcandy Terrain XT: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. 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, and saving $10 with the Skullcandy Terrain XT does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #104 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #170 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 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) | 90dB 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) | 1.6 lbs (720 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) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | - |
| 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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