Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2. It ranks #31 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $279.99. The ION Pathfinder 320 ranks #100, rated 2.2/5, at $129.99, $150 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is the better-sounding, tougher option. A big, waterproof party speaker with deep bass, very high volume, a 30 hour battery and two mic inputs. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the ION Pathfinder 320. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the ION Pathfinder 320 lacks. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the ION Pathfinder 320 lacks. The tradeoff: Sounds quite muddy with the boosted lower and upper bass.
The ION Pathfinder 320 is the longer-running option. A wheeled party speaker with an enormous battery, splash resistance, FM radio and ports for charging phones. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 30 for the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2. The catch: Bass is not as deep as competitors.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $150 with the ION Pathfinder 320 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 | ION Pathfinder 320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $129.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #100 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (2x 6.35mm) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable or 10w USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) | 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (High/Low frequency) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W AC / 180W battery | 200W |
| Dimensions | 18.7” x 7.6” x 10.2” (476 x 193 x 259 mm) | 15.1” x 10.4” x 19.4” (383.5 x 264.2 x 492.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x ~180x110mm rectangular subwoofer + 2x ~80mm mid drivers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 2x 4” (102mm) drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Strap | No | - |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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