Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99; the Bogasing S8 Pro Max ranks #24, rated 4.2/5, and costs $169.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding pick. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. The catch: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
The Bogasing S8 Pro Max is the lighter choice. A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. At 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). The tradeoff: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bogasing S8 Pro Max and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Bogasing S8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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