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 Flip 6 ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.95.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the louder, deeper-bass pick. 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 56Hz for the JBL Flip 6. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 108dB at full volume, against 98dB for the JBL Flip 6. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. 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 JBL Flip 6 is the lighter option. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the Tribit Stormbox Lava cannot. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava at $139.99 for a large speaker, or the JBL Flip 6 at $79.95 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | JBL Flip 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $79.95 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | 116ms |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
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