Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select 4 Go for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 ranks #6 of 47 small speakers at $49.98. The Soundcore Select 4 Go ranks #23 at $19.39, $30.59 cheaper.
On the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 side: Deeper bass than the last one by a little. The tradeoff: Thuddy distorted bass by default, needs an EQ to fix. Hopefully Tribit fixes this in the DSP with an update.
What the Soundcore Select 4 Go offers: Quite inexpensive for what you get. The catch: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 | Soundcore Select 4 Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.98 | $19.39 |
| Ranked | #6 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 330 g | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Output Power | 13W | 5W |
| Dimensions | 4.4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox Micro 3: $49.98 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: Deeper bass than the last one by a little
Cons: Thuddy distorted bass by default, needs an EQ to fix. Hopefully Tribit fixes this in the DSP with an update. Treble
Full Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 13W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 330 g |
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Soundcore Select 4 Go: $19.39 Aliexpress Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite inexpensive for what you get
Cons: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients. No built-in mic; playback is mono unless you buy a second unit.
Full Soundcore Select 4 Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
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