Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox for the lower price. The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 ranks #83 of 136 medium speakers at $163. The Tribit Stormbox ranks #93 at $68, $95 cheaper.
What the Tribit Stormbox gets right: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume. The tradeoff: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz.
What the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 offers: IP67 rated, floats, and survives drops from up to 1 meter. Set against that: Not stereo, barely any bass.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68 | $163 |
| Ranked | #93 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 70Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms | - |
| Max Volume | 97dB | 98dB |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 535 g | 2 lbs / 925 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) | 3.4" x 8.9" x 3.4" (87 x 225 x 87 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 50mm fullrange |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Output Power | 20W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Stormbox: $68 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume
Cons: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz. Listening from the front is the worst frequency response, lay it down facing up with xbass off for the smoothest response. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Tribit Stormbox review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 535 g |
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Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3: $163 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, floats, and survives drops from up to 1 meter. 20 hour battery life - about double most speakers this size.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass. You can tell from the micro USB that they are just feeding you the same crap hardware over and over, this is inexcusable for a product released in 2018. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.4" x 8.9" x 3.4" (87 x 225 x 87 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 98dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 2 lbs / 925 g |
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