Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It ranks #1 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $35.39; the Hopestar H54 ranks #52, rated 2.6/5, and costs $59.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 5 for the Hopestar H54. At 0.7 lbs (317 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Hopestar H54 at 1.1 lbs (500 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Hopestar H54 lacks. Watch for: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
Why pick the Hopestar H54: A compact waterproof speaker with microSD playback, an aux input, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 lacks. Watch for: Bright treble, not much bass, harsh mids.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Hopestar H54 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 Micro 2 | Hopestar H54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 1.1 lbs (500 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 5W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 5.5” x 4.7” x 2.8” (140 x 120 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 52mm |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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