Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $20 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Walla Sound is the lighter choice. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox 2 at 1.3 lbs (593 g). Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Walla Sound lacks. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $20 saving on the Walla Sound is not enough to make up the difference.
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A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Walla Sound | Tribit Stormbox 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W (2 x 5W) | 34W RMS |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~90Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 1.3 lbs (593 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) |
| Drivers | 30mm metal diaphragm driver | 2x 48mm fullrange |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Aux Latency | - | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC |
| Maximum SPL | - | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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