These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.39; the JBL Charge 6 ranks #12 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $149.95.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the lighter pick. An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack. At 0.7 lbs (317 g) it weighs much less than the JBL Charge 6 at 2.2 lbs (990 g). The catch: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
The JBL Charge 6 is the louder, deeper-bass option. A waterproof medium speaker with a long battery and a power bank output, with more balanced sound than older Charge models. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 102dB at full volume, against 94dB for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. The catch: Still some boosted bass by default.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 at $35.39 for a small speaker, or the JBL Charge 6 at $149.95 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | JBL Charge 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.4A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 45W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 9” x 3.9” x 3.7” (228.8 x 98.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 56Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
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