Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 if sound quality matters most, the Onn Small Rugged Speaker if price matters most. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 ranks #6 of 62 small speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $56.76. The Onn Small Rugged Speaker ranks #35, rated 3.1/5, at $14.88, $41.88 cheaper.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A tough strap on mini speaker with full waterproofing, a 24 hour battery and a power bank output. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Onn Small Rugged Speaker lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Onn Small Rugged Speaker lacks. The tradeoff: Bass is thuddy and distorted by default and needs EQ.
The case for the Onn Small Rugged Speaker: A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 lacks. It links with other speakers (Party Sync Mode), which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 cannot. The catch: Its 1.5-inch driver cannot create meaningful deep bass (about 66Hz at -10dB) or the clarity and scale of better small speakers.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Onn Small Rugged Speaker when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A tough strap on mini speaker with full waterproofing, a 24 hour battery and a power bank output.
A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 | Onn Small Rugged Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $56.76 | $14.88 |
| Ranked | #6 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | 66Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (330 g) | 0.6 lbs (286 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 13W | 3-5W |
| Dimensions | 4.4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) | 4.7” x 2.3” x 2.6” (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators | 1.5” (38mm) full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
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