Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99. The DOSS Soundbox XL ranks #80, rated 3.1/5, at $79.99, $60 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 55Hz for the DOSS Soundbox XL. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 108dB at full volume, against 100dB for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. Watch for: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
The DOSS Soundbox XL is the lighter choice. A light, affordable speaker with a built in subwoofer, splash resistance, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (557 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). The catch: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $60 you would save on the DOSS Soundbox XL does not close the gap.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Tribit Stormbox Lava at IP67 (brief submersion) against the DOSS Soundbox XL, which has IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | DOSS Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 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 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 1.2 lbs (557 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 11.8” x 2.6” x 5.2” (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 32W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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