Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99. The Tronsmart Halo 100 ranks #75, rated 3.2/5, at $109.99, $30 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. 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 49Hz for the Tronsmart Halo 100. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 108dB at full volume, against 104dB for the Tronsmart Halo 100. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 18 for the Tronsmart Halo 100. Watch for: 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 Halo 100 does well: A loud, affordable outdoor party speaker with RGB lights, water resistance, and a USB port to charge phones. Watch for: Not a very smooth frequency response.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $30 saving on the Tronsmart Halo 100 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Tronsmart Halo 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 49Hz |
| 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) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 11.3” x 7” x 5.9” (286 x 179 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x 115mm woofer, 2x 53mm mid-tweeters, 1x 31mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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