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 Soundcore 2 ranks #105 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.99.
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. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
The Soundcore 2 is the longer-running option. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. The tradeoff: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ($35.39) for a small speaker; the Soundcore 2 ($29.99) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 0.7 lbs (318 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 12W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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