Short answer: the Sonos Play on measured sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox 2 on price. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #104, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99, $229.01 cheaper.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the lighter option. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. At 1.3 lbs (593 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Play at 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Play lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Play lacks. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding choice. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tribit Stormbox 2. Watch for: Bass distorts noticeably on bass-heavy tracks at default settings, and the distortion persists even after enabling Trueplay tuning and manually pulling bass back in the app.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Sonos Play when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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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 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Sonos Play | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #104 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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