Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $35.39; the JBL Grip ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $69.95.
What the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 does well: An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack. Watch for: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
The case for the JBL Grip: A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 cannot. The tradeoff: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 at $35.39 for a small speaker, or the JBL Grip at $69.95 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | ~68Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 16W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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