These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Tribit Stormbox Lava ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $139.99; the JBL Grip ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $69.95.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. 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 68Hz for the JBL Grip. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 14 for the JBL Grip. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Grip lacks. The tradeoff: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
The JBL Grip is the lighter pick. A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. At 0.8 lbs (385 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Stormbox Lava cannot. The catch: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava at $139.99 for a large speaker, or the JBL Grip at $69.95 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | ~68Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 16W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (strap) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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