Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99. The Treblab HD-Max ranks #110, rated 2.4/5, at $123.47, $16.52 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. 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 60Hz for the Treblab HD-Max. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Treblab HD-Max lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Treblab HD-Max 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.
Why pick the Treblab HD-Max: A very loud, well built boombox with a long tested battery, water resistance, and power bank charging. The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, not much lower bass.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $16.52 with the Treblab HD-Max does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Treblab HD-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $123.47 |
| Ranked | #3 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #110 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 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 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 12.2” x 5.3” x 5.6” (310 x 135 x 143 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tribit Stormbox Lava: reviews by JOY‘s 3D Audio Show, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Treblab HD-Max: reviews by KosherTech.
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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