These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Tribit Stormbox Lava ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $139.99; the JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95.
Different sizes. The Stormbox Lava is a large 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) stereo speaker with two woofers, two tweeters and 80W. The Charge 6 is a medium 2.2 lbs (990 g) mono speaker. Each is rated within its own class.
The Lava plays bigger. It measured about 108dB and reaches about 44Hz, against about 102dB and 53Hz for the Charge 6. It has a 10-band app EQ, an aux input, a built-in microphone and a USB-A power bank, with a claimed 24 hours. Keep XBass off or restrained, since it muddies the low end.
The Charge 6 is easier to carry and tougher. It is IP68 against the Lava’s IP67, claims the same 24 hours, and links to other JBL speakers with Auracast. It is bass boosted with recessed mids by default; the Oluv EQ linked on its page makes it more neutral.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava ($139.99) for a large speaker; the JBL Charge 6 ($149.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 45W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
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