Tribit StormBox Mini+
Score: 86/100
Sony ULT Power Sound
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Sony ULT Power Sound series offers rugged, IP67-rated speakers with long battery life, strong bass and customizable lighting. It excels for outdoor parties and camping, though audiophiles may miss high-resolution codecs and a wired aux input.
The StormBox Mini+ delivers powerful, punchy audio in a compact, IPX7-rated package with a solid 12-hour battery and a suite of smart features like a 9-band EQ and RGB lighting. It shines for travel and outdoor use but shows distortion at very high volumes and its mic is only average.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hours | 30 hoursbest | |
2,600 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 hoursbest | — |
30 metersbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 545 gbest | 670 g |
12 wattsbest | — | |
48 mm | 114 mmbest | |
80 Hzbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio Performance(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 48 mm | 114 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 30 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 545 g | 670 g |
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
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Professional reviewers praise the StormBox Mini+ for delivering a surprisingly loud and punchy stereo soundstage, robust Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and fun RGB lighting, while noting distortion at high volumes and a mediocre microphone.
Everyday users love the volume, bass punch, waterproof capability, RGB lighting and app-based EQ, but complain about distortion at high levels, a weak mic, and occasional app glitches.
Professional reviewers praise the series for its powerful bass, durable IP67 build and innovative app-driven EQ and lighting, while noting the absence of high-resolution codecs and wired inputs.
Everyday users love the durability, impressive bass and long battery life, but many wish for an aux input and complain that the lighting drains the battery.
“the best-sounding $40 Bluetooth speaker we've tested”
“beast for all weathers”
“The bass is insane for such a small speaker”
