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 Marshall Emberton II ranks #127 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $151.99.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the louder, 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 62Hz for the Marshall Emberton II. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 108dB at full volume, against 88dB for the Marshall Emberton II. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Emberton II 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 Marshall Emberton II is the lighter option. A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling, a very long battery and quick charging. At 1.5 lbs (700 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). It links with other speakers (Marshall Stack), which the Tribit Stormbox Lava cannot. The catch: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava at $139.99 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Marshall Emberton II at $151.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Marshall Emberton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $151.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #127 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | 80ms |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (3 presets via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 2x 2” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
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