Tribit StormBox Blast 2
Score: 89/100
Marshall Kilburn III
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Tribit StormBox Blast 2 is a high-power boombox-style speaker delivering up to 200 W output, IP67 durability, and 30 hours of battery life with rich app-controlled features. Its main drawbacks are the substantial weight and size, plus slow USB-C charging and directional sound. Best suited for party hosts and outdoor events where volume and features outweigh portability concerns.
The Marshall Kilburn III is a premium portable Bluetooth speaker delivering 50 W of tri-amp power and up to 50 hours of playback, highlighted by its robust IP54 construction and analog controls. Its considerable weight of 2.8 kg and ambiguous power-bank functionality are notable trade-offs. Ideal for users seeking loud, long-lasting sound in a durable, amp-styled design.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hours | 50 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7,150 g | 2,800 gbest |
— | 101.6 mmbest | |
21,600 mAhbest | — | |
180 Wbest | 50 W | |
30 mbest | 10 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 720 minutes | 180 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 30 hours | 50 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 720 minutes | 180 minutes |
Audio(2) | ||
Output Power (W) | 180 W | 50 W |
Frequency Response (Hz) | 40-20000 Hz | 45 Hz – 20 kHz Hz |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Bluetooth Range (m) | 30 m | 10 m |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 7150 g | 2800 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 193×259×476 mm | 273 × 150 × 169 mm mm |
IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
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Professional reviewers laud the StormBox Blast 2 for its explosive 200W output, deep bass, and detailed highs that rival pricier models. They highlight the robust IP67 build, long battery life, and the added value of app-controlled EQ and RGB lighting, while noting the trade-off of a hefty 7 kg chassis and a forward-firing driver layout that hampers 360° sound.
Everyday users praise the speaker's thumping bass, loud projection, marathon-length battery, and fun RGB lighting, often mentioning its usefulness for parties, karaoke, and outdoor events. Recurring complaints focus on the bulkiness of the 7 kg unit, the slow USB-C charging time, and the directional sound that requires the logo to face the audience.
“explosive 200W output”
“rich detail, powerful bass, clear highs”
“crazy good bass and volume”
Professional reviewers commend the Kilburn III for its tri-amp 50 W output, 360° stereophonic sound, long-lasting 50+ hour battery and rugged IP54 build, while noting its relatively heavy 2.8 kg chassis and the ambiguous claim of a built-in power bank as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the extended battery life, Marshall-styled sound and durable IP54 design, frequently mentioning the convenient analog controls and easy multipoint pairing, but they commonly criticize the speaker's heft and the lack of a reliable phone-charging USB output.
