Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99; the Orange Box ranks #105, rated 2.5/5, and costs $359, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the Orange Box. At 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Orange Box at 6.6 lbs (3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Orange Box 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.
What the Orange Box does well: A guitar amp styled speaker with a solid wood cabinet, waterproofing, and stereo pairing for a striking retro look. Watch for: Pathetic bass extension, port noise, hollow sounding.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Orange Box and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Orange Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $359.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 11” x 6.9” x 6.7” (280 x 175 x 170 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 51mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tribit Stormbox Lava: reviews by JOY‘s 3D Audio Show, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Orange Box: reviews by Oluv.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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