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Tribit Stormbox 2 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Audio output power:34.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:580 g

Tribit Stormbox 2 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Tribit Stormbox 2
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 89% of portable speakers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 90%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.9

Controls

3%

8.9

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 86%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 79%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Tribit Stormbox 2

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

6.6

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

7.1

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.9

Controls

3%

8.9

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
Tribit Stormbox 2 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 78.2% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Audio output power
34 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 34 W which is higher than that of 68.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
48 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 48 mm which is smaller than that of 56.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
70 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 70 Hz which is higher than that of 61% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
45 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 45 m which is longer than that of 96.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
10 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
front; rear
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
580 g
This portable speaker weighs 580 g which is lighter than that of 60.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Height
18 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 18 cm which is taller than that of 68% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Width
6.9 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 6.9 cm which is narrower than that of 94.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
6.9 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 6.9 cm which is shallower than that of 65.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
Tribit
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Tribit Stormbox 2 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 35 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (45 m vs 10 m).
    45 m vs 10 m
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 5 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • 9.3% better value for money
    Tribit Stormbox 2 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.25 vs 7.5).
    8.25 vs 7.55
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Tribit Stormbox 2 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.6 vs 8).
    8.6 vs 8
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 14 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (34 W vs 20 W).
    34 W vs 20 W
  • 35 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (45 m vs 10 m).
    45 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 5 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 11.2 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (6.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    6.9 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 5 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
    2024 vs 2019
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 96 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (181 ms vs 85 ms).
    181 ms vs 85 ms
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50 mm).
    48 mm vs 50 mm
  • 96 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (181 ms vs 85 ms).
    181 ms vs 85 ms
  • 10 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (70 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    70 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50 mm).
    48 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (18 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    18 cm vs 12.4 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Tribit Stormbox 2

  • Excellent value for money and highly budget-friendly
  • Impressive 24-hour long battery life
  • Solid and rugged premium build quality
  • IPX7 waterproof rating ideal for pool or outdoor use
  • Powerful 360-degree sound and strong bass performance when XBass or app EQ is utilized
  • True Wireless Stereo (TWS) capability allows pairing with a second unit
  • Reliable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with long range
  • Customisable sound settings through the companion app

What customers don't like about Tribit Stormbox 2

  • Default sound mode can be thin or bass-light out of the box
  • Noticeable audio distortion at very high volumes (above 75%)
  • Lacks fine detail and clarity in high-end frequencies for genres like classical or acoustic
  • Requires manual custom EQ adjustment to get the best sound performance
  • Can feel surprisingly heavy or weighty to some users for its size
  • The attached fabric carrying strap is non-removable
  • Bottom bass radiator output can be slightly muffled or limited when stood upright on a surface

Verdict

The Tribit StormBox 2 is a compact, portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker equipped with two 48mm full-range drivers and dual passive radiators that deliver 34W peak power and 360-degree surround sound. Key pros include an IPX7 waterproof rating, a built-in microphone for hands-free calls, a 3.5mm auxiliary port, customizable multi-band EQ via the companion app, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing, and an impressive 24-hour battery life driven by two 2600mAh batteries when played at 60% volume with XBass turned off. However, its primary cons are a lack of an official dust-resistance rating and noticeable sound distortion paired with heavily accelerated battery drain when playing at maximum volume levels.

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