These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Tronsmart T8 Mini ranks #48 of 59 small speakers by sound quality at $34.99; the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ ranks #135 of 166 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.99. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (59 small speakers and 166 medium speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
The Tronsmart T8 Mini is the longer-running option. More bass than the Tronsmart Trip 2 in a side by side test, with 360 degree sound, IPX7 waterproofing and 20 hours of battery. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Tribit Stormbox Mini+. The catch: Reviewers found it messy and unfocused next to the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ and the Trip 2, and a listener heard harshness at high volume.
Why pick the Tribit Stormbox Mini+: IPX7 waterproof, app support with EQ presets and AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging, built-in mic for calls, AUX input, microSD card playback. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tronsmart T8 Mini lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tronsmart T8 Mini. The tradeoff: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.
Buy the Tronsmart T8 Mini ($34.99) for a small speaker; the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ ($29.99) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tronsmart T8 Mini | Tribit Stormbox Mini+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #48 of 59 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #135 of 166 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 16W | 12W |
| Drivers | 1x upward-firing driver, 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Dimensions | 4.7”H x 3.9”W x 3.9”D (119 x 99 x 99 mm) | 3.6” x 3.6” x 4.7” (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (app) | Yes (App EQ) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes (LED light show) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tronsmart T8 Mini: $34.99 Tronsmart eBay
Same family: the Tronsmart T8 (larger model, rated 3.6/5). See every Tronsmart T7 and T8 generation.
Pros: More bass than the Tronsmart Trip 2 in a side by side test, with 360 degree sound, IPX7 waterproofing and 20 hours of battery.
Cons: Reviewers found it messy and unfocused next to the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ and the Trip 2, and a listener heard harshness at high volume.
Full Tronsmart T8 Mini review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 16W |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4.7”H x 3.9”W x 3.9”D (119 x 99 x 99 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x upward-firing driver, 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (app) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes (LED light show) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) |
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Tribit Stormbox Mini+: $29.99 Amazon eBay
Older model: the Tribit Stormbox Mini (ranked lower, rated 2.4/5). See every Tribit Stormbox Mini generation.
Pros: IPX7 waterproof, app support with EQ presets and AAC codec, true wireless stereo (TWS) capability, USB-C charging, built-in mic for calls, AUX input, microSD card playback.
Cons: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.
Full Tribit Stormbox Mini+ review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 12W |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.6” x 3.6” x 4.7” (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
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