Short answer: the Tribit StormBox Lava is the stronger bass performer, while the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the more restrained party-speaker alternative. Lava reaches deeper than the Soundcore Boom 2 and firmware 2.0.0 made its balance meaningfully more neutral.
It remains heavy for its size, with very-low-bass boost and peaks in the upper mids and treble. That gives it impact, but not perfectly even sound.
Rave Neo 2 is a substantial sound-quality improvement over the original. Its BassUp setting is best reserved for louder playback, and a slight treble rolloff keeps it from sounding fully open.
Buy the Tribit StormBox Lava if deep bass and the improved firmware tuning are the key reasons for buying.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 if you want a more restrained party speaker and can use BassUp selectively.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $84.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 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) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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