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 Marshall Middleton II ranks #31 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $279.99.
Why pick the Tribit Stormbox Blast: A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery. Watch for: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz.
The Marshall Middleton II is the deeper-bass, lighter option. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. Its bass reaches about 38Hz before falling 10dB, against 43Hz for the Tribit Stormbox Blast. At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Blast at 12 lbs (5.45 kg). It links with other speakers (Marshall Stack), which the Tribit Stormbox Blast cannot. The tradeoff: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast ($199.99) for a boombox speaker; the Marshall Middleton II ($279.99) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast | Marshall Middleton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $279.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Tribit App) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 38Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (5 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) | 4 lbs (1.8 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) | 80W |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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