Tribit StormBox 2
Score: 81/100
Bose SoundLink Flex
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Tribit StormBox 2 is a cylindrical portable speaker delivering 40 W of 360° sound with IP67 durability and a built-in power-bank, offering up to 24 hours of playback. Its older Bluetooth version, heavyweight design, and absence of an aux input temper its appeal for users seeking the latest connectivity and ultra-light portability. Best suited for outdoor parties and users who need long battery life and ruggedness.
The Bose SoundLink Flex combines IP67 durability with PositionIQ adaptive sound and up to 12 hours of playback, featuring a built-in mic and party-mode capabilities. Its modest bass and occasional short battery life are trade-offs. Suited for outdoor adventurers who value smart features and ruggedness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 580 gbest | 590 g |
48 mm | 50.8 mmbest | |
5,000 mAhbest | — | |
40 Wbest | — | |
— | 9 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 minutes | 240 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 12 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 420 minutes | 240 minutes |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 48 mm | 50.8 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 580 g | 590 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 180 x 69 x 69 mm mm | 71.1 x 218.4 x 120.7 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers view the StormBox Pro as a well-balanced portable speaker that combines strong bass, 360° coverage, and rugged durability, though they wish it offered an auxiliary input and a more current Bluetooth version.
Consumers generally praise the long battery life, waterproof construction, and the convenience of the built-in power bank, while recurring concerns focus on its weight and the missing driver detail information.
Professional reviewers consider the SoundLink Flex a solid, well-balanced portable speaker with premium build quality and useful features like PositionIQ and SimpleSync, but they criticize its modest bass, lack of true stereo without a second unit, and battery life that falls short of the advertised claim.
Everyday users generally appreciate the speaker's ruggedness, portability, and clear sound for its size, while repeatedly mentioning shorter-than-advertised battery life and the need for a second speaker to achieve true stereo as the main drawbacks.
“fits in a backpack”
“surprising bass from small woofers”
“ideal for small mobile rigs”
