Short answer: the JBL Flip 6 is the proven choice, measured and ranked among medium speakers, while the newer Tribit Stormbox Max has no independent measurements yet and can only be compared on specs.
What the Tribit Stormbox Max offers: A 30W woofer and four 7.5W silk dome tweeters spread around the cabinet for 360° sound, 60W in total against the Stormbox Pro’s 40W.
What the JBL Flip 6 brings: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5.
On paper: The Tribit Stormbox Max has more amplifier power, 60W against 30W. The Tribit Stormbox Max is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 hours. The JBL Flip 6 is lighter, 0.5 kg against 1.2 kg.
Price: the Tribit Stormbox Max lists at $129.99 and the JBL Flip 6 at $114.95.
Buy the JBL Flip 6 if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked. It also has less weight and an app.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Max if you want more power, longer battery life and USB phone charging, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
Want more options? Browse the full Portable Bluetooth rankings.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Max | JBL Flip 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $114.95 |
| Ranked | - | #12 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 60W (30W woofer, 4x 7.5W tweeters) | 30W |
| App | Tribit | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 10000mAh (2x 5000mAh) | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 203H x 109W x 109D mm | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | Woofer, 4x silk dome tweeters | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) | Yes (3 band) |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast, 100+ speakers) | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A) | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1184 g | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Aux Input | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 116ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox Max: $129.99 Amazon eBay
Older model: the Tribit Stormbox Pro (rated 3.7/5).
Pros: A 30W woofer and four 7.5W silk dome tweeters spread around the cabinet for 360° sound, 60W in total against the Stormbox Pro’s 40W. Tribit rates the response down to 53Hz, and an XBass 2.0 knob adjusts the bass in 1.25dB steps. IP68 dust and water protection, a 20 hour rated battery, and a USB-C port that can charge a phone. Bluetooth 6.0 with AAC, a 9 band app EQ with 6 presets, a built-in mic for calls, stereo pairing with a second unit and Auracast linking for 100+ speakers.
Cons: No independent measurements or tested reviews have been published yet, so its tonal balance, bass extension and loudness can’t be compared with ranked speakers. A single unit plays mono, and stereo needs a second Stormbox Max, since it won’t pair with other Tribit models. Rated battery life drops to 20 hours from the Stormbox Pro’s 24, it weighs 1.18kg against 980g, and the aptX support of the Stormbox Pro is gone. Charging takes about 4 hours on a 5V/3A charger, and the USB-C output is limited to 5V/1A.
Full Tribit Stormbox Max review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 60W (30W woofer, 4x 7.5W tweeters) |
|---|---|
| App | Tribit |
| Battery Capacity | 10000mAh (2x 5000mAh) |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4 hours |
| Dimensions | 203H x 109W x 109D mm |
| Drivers | Woofer, 4x silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast, 100+ speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1184 g |
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- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
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JBL Flip 6: $114.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Newer model: the JBL Flip 7, ranked lower, rated 4.2/5.
Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size, a huge sound quality leap over the Flip 5. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo. Some slight upper mids emphasis. The TL version (made in Vietnam) tweeter can sound somewhat scratchy and doesn’t sound as good as the GG version (made in China)
Full JBL Flip 6 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 30W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
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