Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2 for sound, the Soundcore 2 for stamina. The Tribit is a little better sounding than the Stormbox 1 with less of a rolled off treble, but its side-mounted drivers roll the treble off when you face it. The Soundcore 2 runs 24+ hours from a 5200mAh cell, at the cost of bass that doesn’t go as deep.
Buy the Soundcore 2. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $40.01 less than the Tribit Stormbox 2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #92 of 151 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #93 of 151 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 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) | 0.7 lbs (318 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 12W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox 2: $70 Amazon eBay
Older model: the Tribit Stormbox (ranked lower, rated 2.8/5).
Pros: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Keep Xbass on for best frequency response.
Cons: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Full Tribit Stormbox 2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 200ms |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) |
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Soundcore 2: $29.99 Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Soundcore 3/Soundcore Select 2, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.
Pros: Soundcore 2 uses 2x 38mm fullrange. Its 318 g, claimed 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IPX7 protection, aux input and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use.
Cons: Its 70Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification points to limited deep-bass reach for the cabinet size. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment.
Full Soundcore 2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 12W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) |
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