Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom for better sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox for the lower price. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom ranks #87 of 136 medium speakers at $79. The Tribit Stormbox ranks #93 at $68, $11 cheaper.
What the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom offers: IP67 rated and floats. Compact, light, and simple to use. The tradeoff: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid bass distortion.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox: 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. Listening from the front is the worst frequency response, lay it down facing up with xbass off for the smoothest response.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox is rated for 20 hours versus 10 hours for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom.
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Wonderboom | Tribit Stormbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 Discontinued | $68 |
| Ranked | #87 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #93 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | - |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g | 1.2 lbs / 535 g |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 52Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 166ms |
| Max Volume | - | 97dB |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Dimensions | - | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Output Power | - | 20W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IP67 rated and floats. Compact, light, and simple to use.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid bass distortion. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Discontinued.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
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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.
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| 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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