Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Pro for better sound quality, the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox Pro ranks #40 of 136 medium speakers at $90. The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ranks #41 at $56.80, $33.20 cheaper.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Pro: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. Set against that: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound. Peaky mids, highs rolled off.
On the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor side: A pretty decent sounding speaker. The catch: Boosted bass. Somewhat uncontrolled in the bass at high levels.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Pro is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Pro | Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $56.80 |
| Ranked | #40 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #41 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 980 g | 1.3 lbs / 597 g |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) | 7.7" x 2.7" x 2.6" (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 40W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | No |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | No |
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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.
Full Tribit Stormbox Pro review and specifications →
| 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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Xiaomi Sound Outdoor: $56.80 Amazon
Pros: A pretty decent sounding speaker.
Cons: Boosted bass. Somewhat uncontrolled in the bass at high levels
Full Xiaomi Sound Outdoor review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.7" x 2.7" x 2.6" (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 597 g |
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