Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It ranks #2 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $199.99; the Hopestar A90 ranks #22, rated 3.9/5, and costs $351.65, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 8 for the Hopestar A90. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Hopestar A90 lacks. Watch for: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz.
The case for the Hopestar A90: A huge, powerful boombox with deep bass, clear highs, a removable battery and a wireless microphone for big outdoor parties. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Stormbox Blast cannot. The tradeoff: The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 was the better, more refined listen in a direct comparison.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Hopestar A90 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast | Hopestar A90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $351.65 |
| Ranked | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Tribit App) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6-8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Weight | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) | - |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 90W RMS (140W peak) | 700W |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) | 24.6” x 9.9” x 13.4” (624.5 x 252.5 x 341.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 2x 5” woofers + 2x 3.5” midranges + 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 2” ceramic tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 1 Included |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tribit Stormbox Blast: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Hopestar A90: reviews by Jagist.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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