Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99; the Turtlebox Cub ranks #85, rated 3.0/5, and costs $330, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Lava has measured strengths: about 108dB and bass to about 44Hz, with a 10-band app EQ. Keep XBass restrained to avoid a muddy low end. The Cub has only listening impressions so far: loud for its size, warm and bass-forward, with some bass loss at high volume.
Both are IP67. The Cub adds crush resistance and stainless steel tie-downs. The Lava adds an aux input, a built-in microphone and stereo from one unit.
Battery: a claimed 24 hours for the Lava against 14+ for the Cub. Both have a power bank.
Weight is close: 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) against 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg).
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Cub and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | Turtlebox Cub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $330.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
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