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 Force Max ranks #91, rated 3.0/5, at $119.99, $20 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. 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 13 for the Tronsmart Force Max. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tronsmart Force Max. 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 Force Max does well: A waterproof party speaker that spreads sound in all directions, with power bank charging and plenty of playback options. Watch for: Sonido Pesado found the Tronsmart Halo 100 clearly better, with clearer mids and highs.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $20 with the Tronsmart Force Max does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Tronsmart Force Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #91 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) | 13 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | Yes (3 presets) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 6”H x 10.2”W x 3.3”D (153 x 258 x 85 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 2x woofers + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators (front and rear) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 4 to 5 hours |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tribit Stormbox Lava: reviews by JOY‘s 3D Audio Show, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Tronsmart Force Max: reviews by Dominik, Sonido Pesado and Audio y Mas.
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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