Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2 for better sound quality, the Soundcore 2 for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #80 of 136 medium speakers at $70. The Soundcore 2 ranks #81 at $29.99, $40.01 cheaper.
What the Tribit Stormbox 2 offers: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Watch for: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
The case for the Soundcore 2: 24+ hour battery life from a 5200mAh cell. The tradeoff: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #80 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #81 of 136 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 | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 593 g | 0.7 lbs / 318 g |
| 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) |
| Output Power | 34W RMS | 12W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox 2: $70 Amazon
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 →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Latency | 200ms |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 34W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
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Soundcore 2: $29.99 Amazon
Pros: 24+ hour battery life from a 5200mAh cell. Very light (0.8 lb) and compact. IPX7 rated with a soft, grippy silicone coating.
Cons: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others
Full Soundcore 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 318 g |
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