There are many things he likes about Tribit’s new flagship Bluetooth speaker. With a height of only 7 inches, the StormBox Pro is extremely portable. It also sits in that sweet place between beings big enough to make a loud sound, but also small enough that you can definitely fit it in a backpack or bag. But for some of its best features, at $ 120, Tribit is a little pricey for what it offers. And depending on what you need from your Bluetooth speaker, you might be better off with something else.
The thing I immediately liked about StormBox Pro is its clean, minimal lines and a handle that can be turned over to be easy to carry. This makes it a decent choice for something that might look nice on a shelf, but due to its durability features, it can withstand outdoor use as well. I think this speaker could be the right choice for the right buyer, but that largely depends on how you intend to use it.
The good news is that the StormBox Pro has a Bluetooth range of up to 100 feet and can get up to 24 hours of battery life – although that will depend on how you listen and will probably be lower at peak volumes. At just three pounds, it’s also lightweight and Tribit said the speaker can be paired with a second StormBox Pro. It comes equipped with a single sub and two medium-high frequency drivers. A button on the device labeled XBass will increase the bass (obviously), which I did almost immediately while testing. Without being activated, the sound didn’t hit as much as I expected from many Bluetooth speakers in this category.
In terms of durability and portability, Tribit creates a fairly solid case. In addition to its extended battery life, it has an IP67 waterproof protection class and, based on my tests, can certainly be dropped – especially on softer surfaces such as grass or interior floors – without fear of the bed suddenly burns. However, there is a minimum gain for this speaker. Similar speakers in this price category it can similarly take on harder handling and produce better sound.
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For example, if I had to choose between this speaker and at least more expensive Boom 3 (at the price of 130 USD at The best purchase at the time of writing) I would definitely go for Boom 3. The sound of Boom 3 blows StormBox Pro out of the water over the board, especially for genres such as hip hop and electronic.
I found that at peak volumes, the StormBox Pro would sometimes give that absolutely awful popping sound, and this is honestly unacceptable for a speaker at this price. You will not have this problem at medium volume. But, as someone who generally pushes their speakers to the limit, this was a huge problem for me during testing. You won’t get the same battery life on Boom 3, as the speaker reaches up to 15 hours depending on your listening habits. Boom 3 also doesn’t have the handle that I liked quite a bit on the StormBox Pro. But Boom also weighs half as much as Tribit, so there is that.
If Boom 3 exceeds your budget and you want to spend a little less than the cost of any of these speakers, then I recommend Anker Soundcore Flare 2 (70 USD), which will give you an equally good sound if not even better than StormBox Pro. The speaker has a 360-degree sound, an absolutely impressive bass for price and size, has a waterproof rating of IPX7 and can be paired with 100 other Flare 2 speakers (only if you are in this extremely situation niche and decide I think I’m throwing your whole neighborhood). In addition, the speaker has excellent green functions and light display settings per unit. But again, compromise on battery life, as the Flare 2 has up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge, which means it’s hit so hard.mBox Pro and Boom 3.
Finally, I don’t think the StormBox Pro is a bad speaker. I think it’s actually a pretty good Bluetooth solution. I just didn’t like the sound handling of this speaker as much as I heard and tested on similar (or even cheaper) speakers, as was the case with Anker. But I think if battery life and portability are important to you – I can’t stress how nice it is to have the option of attaching this speaker to a backpack with a carabiner for, say, camping or hiking – and you’re usually a medium volume listener, this might be the perfect speaker for you, even if it wasn’t for me.