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 Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
What the Tribit Stormbox Blast does well: A boombox with bass and volume that rival bigger party speakers, quite neutral sound, and a 30 hour battery. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. The tradeoff: Lacks a bit of detail compared to the top ranked speakers in other size categories, dip at 5.5kHz.
What the Soundboks Rider does well: A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. The catch: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Blast at $199.99 for a boombox speaker, or the Soundboks Rider at $599 for a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Blast | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Tribit App) | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP66 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Party Mode | No | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 90W RMS (140W peak) | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 6.3” x 9.1” (400 x 160 x 230 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x ~107mm (4.2”) woofers + 2x ~25mm tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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