These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.39; the JBL Flip 6 ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.95.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the lighter option. 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 Flip 6 at 1.2 lbs (544 g). The catch: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
The JBL Flip 6 is the louder, deeper-bass choice. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 98dB at full volume, against 94dB for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 lacks. Watch for: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ($35.39) for a small speaker; the JBL Flip 6 ($79.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | JBL Flip 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $79.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | 116ms |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| 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 | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 30W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in loop) |
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