These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #2 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $199.99; the Bose SoundLink Max ranks #17 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $399.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery. Its bass reaches about 43Hz before falling 10dB, against 48Hz for the Bose SoundLink Max. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Max. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Max lacks. The tradeoff: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the lighter option. A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. At 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Blast at 12 lbs (5.45 kg). Watch for: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast at $199.99 if you want a boombox speaker. Buy the Bose SoundLink Max at $399 if you want a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast | Bose SoundLink Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Tribit App) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | 33ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | 116ms |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 tweeter) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 90W RMS (140W peak) | - |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
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