Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99. The Tronsmart Bang 2 ranks #56, rated 3.6/5, at $109.99, $30 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding pick. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tronsmart Bang 2 lacks. The catch: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
What the Tronsmart Bang 2 does well: A loud party speaker whose bass holds up at high volume, with water resistance, a long battery, app EQ and a shoulder strap. It links with other speakers (multi-speaker pairing), which the Tribit Stormbox Lava cannot. Watch for: Verdicts against the Soundcore Boom 2 and the Tribit Stormbox Lava were split: Dominik Reviews preferred the Soundcore Boom 2, and several listeners found the Bang 2’s mids muffled and its highs subdued without custom EQ.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $30 you would save on the Tronsmart Bang 2 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Tronsmart Bang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (multi-speaker pairing) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 8.2”H x 15.3”W x 6.2”D (208 x 389 x 158 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x racetrack mid-woofer + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 90W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Jagist reviews: Tronsmart Bang 2 Firmware Updated Vs Updated Tribit Stormbox Lava!!!
- Jagist reviews: Tribit Stormbox Lava vs Tronsmart Bang 2!!!
- BT Sound Lab: Tribit StormBox Lava vs Tronsmart Bang 2
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tribit Stormbox Lava: reviews by JOY‘s 3D Audio Show, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart Bang 2: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and BT Sound Lab.
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