Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #32 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $60; the Tribit Stormbox Pro ranks #40 and costs $90, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Tribit Stormbox Pro gets right: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. The tradeoff: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound.
What the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 offers: Use this EQ for the best sound quality. Set against that: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Tribit Stormbox Pro and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Pro | Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $60 |
| Ranked | #40 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 99dB |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 980 g | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 40W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox Pro: $90 Amazon
Pros: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. IP67 rated. Multi-point Bluetooth 5.3 pairing.
Cons: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound. Peaky mids, highs rolled off. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
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| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 980 g |
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Tribit Xsound Plus 2: $60 Amazon
Pros: Use this EQ for the best sound quality
Cons: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz. Bass is slappy and distorted in xbass mode
Full Tribit Xsound Plus 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
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