Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It ranks #46 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99. The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ ranks #145, rated 2.5/5, at $39.99, $10 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the better-sounding choice. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. The catch: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
Why pick the Tribit Stormbox Mini+: An inexpensive waterproof speaker packed with features, including app EQ, an aux input, microSD playback and stereo pairing. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. The catch: Not a great sounding speaker, really weak bass.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $10 saving on the Tribit Stormbox Mini+ is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | Tribit Stormbox Mini+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $39.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #145 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 3.6” x 3.6” x 4.7” (91 x 91 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 12W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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