These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 ranks #6 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $56.76; the Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $135.84.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is the lighter choice. A tough strap on mini speaker with full waterproofing, a 24 hour battery and a power bank output. At 0.7 lbs (330 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. The catch: Bass is thuddy and distorted by default and needs EQ.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the louder, deeper-bass option. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 10dB, against 62Hz for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 102dB at full volume, against 93dB for the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. It links with other speakers (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers), which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 cannot. The tradeoff: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 ($56.76) for a small speaker; the Xiaomi Sound Party ($135.84) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $56.76 | $135.84 |
| Ranked | #6 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (330 g) | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 13W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 4.4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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