Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2 for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 for the lower price. The Tribit Stormbox 2 ranks #80 of 136 medium speakers at $70. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #84 at $59.99, $10.01 cheaper.
What the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 offers: A small, IP67-rated design that floats and charges over USB-C. Watch for: Its bass does not reach as deep as the top-ranked speakers and sounds a little thuddy; beyond USB-C, it is not much of an upgrade over the Wonderboom 3.
What the Tribit Stormbox 2 offers: The Stormbox 2 improves on the original with less rolled-off treble, though its side-facing drivers still lose treble when heard straight on.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2 if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | Tribit Stormbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $70 |
| Ranked | #84 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | - |
| Battery Life | - | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Power Input | - | - |
| Stereo | - | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Weight | - | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
| IP Rating | - | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | - | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | - | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| App | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | - |
| Aux Input | - | - |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 200ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 34W RMS |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: $59.99 Amazon
Pros: Small size.
Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy. Not much improvement over the previous Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 besides the USB-C charging port.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review and specifications →
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| Built in Microphone | |
| Digital Aux Input | |
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| Drivers | |
| EQ | |
| IP Rating | |
| Max Volume | |
| Party Mode | |
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Tribit Stormbox 2: $70 Amazon
Pros: A little better sounding than the Stormbox 1, less of a rolled off treble. Keep Xbass on for best frequency response.
Cons: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Full Tribit Stormbox 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Latency | 200ms |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 34W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 593 g |
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