Short answer: the Stormbox Pro, and the ranking gap is substantial. It ranks #45 of 179 medium speakers at $90; the original Stormbox ranks #119 at $68, $22 less. The Tribit Stormbox has been replaced by the Tribit Stormbox 2. The Tribit Stormbox Pro has been replaced by the Tribit Stormbox Max. If you are buying new, get the Tribit Stormbox 2.
Both share the same basic complaint: an uneven top end. The original’s cons describe treble dips from 5kHz to 12kHz and a front-facing listening position that’s actually the worst orientation for its response. The Pro’s cons describe peaky mids and rolled-off highs, milder issues by comparison.
The Pro adds real practical upgrades. It doubles as a power bank and supports multi-point Bluetooth 5.3 pairing, and our notes note its bottom woofer issue was fixed in a later firmware update, worth applying before judging the sound.
Buy the Stormbox Pro. The ranking gap alone justifies the extra $22.
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A waterproof speaker that plays all around, with a long 20 hour battery and stereo pairing, now discontinued.
A rugged waterproof speaker with long battery life, multipoint Bluetooth and a power bank port for charging your phone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox | Tribit Stormbox Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68 Discontinued | $90 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #119 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 97dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (535 g) | 2.2 lbs (980 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 68 x 68 mm) | 3.8” x 3.8” x 7.1” (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No (360° mono; true stereo requires two paired StormBox units) | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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