Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It ranks #2 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $199.99; the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus ranks #5, rated 4.4/5, and costs $349.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast is the longer-running, tougher choice. 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 15 for the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. Watch for: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz.
What the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus does well: A well balanced karaoke party speaker with clean bass, clear vocals, on-board vocal removal, an included wireless mic and a removable battery. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Stormbox Blast cannot. The tradeoff: The bass has less kick and physical impact than the JBL Partybox Encore 2 or JBL Partybox Club 120, and the JBL Partybox Club 120 gets noticeably louder.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $349.95 |
| Ranked | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Tribit App) | Yes (JBL One app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, LC3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C, 11V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) | 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | No (wireless only) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 90W RMS (140W peak) | 100W RMS |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) | 19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes 1 Included |
| Guitar Input | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tribit Stormbox Blast: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone🔈3DAudio🎧& Music, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus: reviews by GYMCADDY and Peter Tyson Audio & Visual.
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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