Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select Pro for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox Lava ranks #3 of 77 large speakers at $100. The Soundcore Select Pro ranks #15 at $80, $20 cheaper.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Lava: Fantastic bass extension. The tradeoff: Quite heavy for the size.
What the Soundcore Select Pro gets right: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom. The catch: Boosted bass, rolled off treble.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Select Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Lava is rated for 24 hours versus 16 hours for the Soundcore Select Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Soundcore Select Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Users say it works) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 108dB | 106dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox Lava: $100 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: Fantastic bass extension. Goes deeper than the Boom 2 as seen in the linked video of sound samples. Firmware 2.0.0 is a big improvement in neutrality.
Cons: Quite heavy for the size. Some bass boost way down low. Treble and upper mids have some peaks.
Setup: Try out the Alan Ross EQ’s at this timestamp in his video There’s also a max bass EQ from Oluv and you can turn down the lowest slider for it to be more neutral
Full Tribit Stormbox Lava review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.2" x 5.8" x 6" (310 x 147 x 152 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.37 kg |
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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- JOY‘s 3D Audio Show: Tribit StormBox Lava vs SoundCore Boom 2 - sound quality demo
- Oluv Patreon: An evening with the “best portable speakers”?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Lava Latest Firmware Update Result! v2.0.3
- Alan Ross Reviews: From harsh to smooth with these EQ settings - Tribit StormBox Lava
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit StormBox Lava Just Got a MASSIVE Update… WOW! 🔥
- Alan Ross Reviews: Some people love the Tribit Stormbox Lava, highly professional review 😁
- Mateusz Cholewa: Tribit Stormbox Blast 🎶 🆚Deep BASS - Tribit Stormbox LAVA
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA vs EarFun UBOOM X
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA vs Soundcore BOOM 2
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA - Unboxing.📦 Short Test vs Xtreme 4
- Mateusz Cholewa: TRIBIT StormBox LAVA Deep BASS 🆚 JBL XTREME 4
- Oluv Patreon: Tribit Stormbox Lava - quick look
- Mateusz Cholewa: 👌TRIBIT StormBox LAVA Deep Bass 🆚 Bogasing S8 Pro MAX - HiFi?
- Reddit Search for Tribit Stormbox Lava Review
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Soundcore Select Pro: $80 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom
Cons: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Select Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Users say it works) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Snow Queen’s Tech: ANKER SOUNDCORE SELECT PRO VS MOTION BOOM - DO THEY SOUND THE SAME? SOUND TEST ( PLEASE WEAR 🎧)
- Chowa: Soundcore Select Pro (Review)
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: On a Ledge 🪟 Zealot S67 🆚 Soundcore Select Pro - Bluetooth Speaker Comparison
- Reddit Search for Soundcore Select Pro Review
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