Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava, if you are buying new. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer measures as well as it (#6 vs #3 of 120 large speakers, 4.6/5 vs 4.6/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Tribit Stormbox Lava is still sold new at $139.99. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer’s replacement, the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, is rated 4.6/5 at $290.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the louder, tougher option. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 108dB at full volume, against 103dB for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Minirig 3 with subwoofer lacks. 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 Minirig 3 with subwoofer is the lighter option. A compact speaker and subwoofer pair with very balanced sound and a long battery, now discontinued but worth buying used. At 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava new; the Minirig 3 with subwoofer is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Minirig 3 with subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $260 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | 1ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | 60ms |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
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