Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox for the lower price. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 ranks #85 of 136 medium speakers at $79.99. The Tribit Stormbox ranks #93 at $68, $11.99 cheaper.
What the Tribit Stormbox offers: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume. Set against that: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3: IP67 rated, floats, and is rated to survive a 5 ft drop onto hard surfaces. The catch: Not stereo, barely any bass.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #93 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 76Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms | 166ms |
| Max Volume | 97dB | 87dB |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 535 g | 0.9 lbs / 420 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) | 4.1" x 3.8" (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Output Power | 20W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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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 Wonderboom 3: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, floats, and is rated to survive a 5 ft drop onto hard surfaces. 14 hour battery - longer than the Wonderboom 2.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass. Boosted 93hz upper bass. Cuts bass heavily at high volume. 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 2022. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 76Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1" x 3.8" (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 420 g |
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