I’ve tried a fair few Bluetooth speakers in my life. Some are great, some are alright, and some leave something to be desired. But how do you find the best bluetooth speakers?
Well, first you have to figure out your price point. Are you going to splurge, or is something under €100 more up your street? I’m always on the lookout for the best cheap bluetooth speaker: something with the oomph and the power of the more luxury brands, without breaking the bank. The Tribit StormBox 2 seemingly has it all: customizable EQ, waterproofing, and portable, and only €67?
If a speaker has a customizable EQ, I’m already halfway to heaven. There’s nothing I love more than pumping the bass up all the way and having a not-so-secret dance party in my bedroom. On top of that, the StormBox 2 has an IPX7 durability rating, which means it’s waterproof in up to three feet of water.
The StormBox 2’s customizable EQ already puts it ahead of the Bose SoundLink Flex (€149), but will its budget price tag affect its sound quality? The short answer is yes, but read on to find out if this affordable speaker is worth it in our StormBox 2 review.
Tribit StormBox 2 review: Cheat sheet
What is it? The Tribit StormBox 2 is an affordable, portable speaker, with a customizable EQ and a bass-boost settingWhat does it cost? €67 / £60Who is it for? This is an affordable speaker for people who aren’t obsessed with audio qualityWhat should you use it for? This did well playing in a park and two speakers in stereo mode sounded pretty goodWhat are its weaknesses? I’m not going to lie, the sound quality isn’t great. But for €67, you can’t complain
Tribit StormBox 2 review: Specs
Price | €67/£60 | Row 0 – Cell 2 |
Colors | Black only | Row 1 – Cell 2 |
Size | 7 x 2.7 x 2.7 inches | Row 2 – Cell 2 |
Weight | 1 pound 4 ounces | Row 3 – Cell 2 |
Battery life (rated) | 24 hours | Row 4 – Cell 2 |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Row 5 – Cell 2 |
Durability | IPX7 | Row 6 – Cell 2 |
Tribit StormBox 2 review: Price & availability
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The Tribit StormBox 2 is available for €67 at Amazon and via the Tribit website. The €67 pricetag makes this a great entry to the budget speaker market, as it’s considerably cheaper than the JBL Flip 6 (€129) or the Beats Pill (€149).
Unfortunately, the StormBox 2 only comes in one color, and it’s the most basic of them all: black. I would’ve liked to see this in at least white too, but it’s not the end of the world. The Tribit StormBox Micro comes in blue, red, and black.
Tribit StormBox 2 review: Design
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Tribit isn’t trying to win any aesthetic awards here. The Stormbox 2 looks a little like a bulkier JBL Flip 6; a classic ‘pill’ shape with square-ish edges and exposed woofers on the sides. I’m not crazy about it, but I don’t hate it either.
It’s lightweight, at only 1 pound 4 ounces, perfect for taking on day trips. That said, after being in a backpack for an hour, the plastic casing tarnished, which I’m not obsessed with. If this bothers you, I’d recommend a case.
I like that the mesh casing is fabric, but I wish the Stormbox 2 came in more colors as I mentioned earlier, or was a bit more adventurous like the Tribit StormBox Blast with its light-up LEDs. This is a casual, low-key speaker, however, so its casual, low-key design makes sense.
Tribit StormBox 2 review: Connectivity
Unlike more luxury models, the StormBox 2 does not remember your mobile device between listening sessions. Each time you turn on the StormBox 2, you have to manually connect your device in the settings tab. Obviously, this is a little annoying considering similarly priced speakers, even those from Tribit itself like the Tribit XSound Plus 2 (€69), automatically connect to your device.
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However, the Tribit StormBox 2 is supercharged with Bluetooth 5.3. You might think this is par for the course, but the last speaker I tested, the Bose SoundLink Flex (€149), used the 10-year-old Bluetooth 4.2.
Bluetooth 5.3 means the StormBox 2 has enhanced range and connectivity. In testing, I found this to stay connected up to about 400 feet. Considering this is a budget speaker, that’s a fantastic range, making this a great option for outdoor listening. Particularly when you take into account its outdoor sound quality — more on that later.
Tribit StormBox 2 review: Features
The StormBox 2 comes with a durability rating of IPX7, which means it’s waterproof in up to 3 feet of water but has no dustproofing. So it’s great to take to a pool party, but not the beach, because the sand will do its thing and the StormBox 2 will go kaput. This rating isn’t as advanced as the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3’s (€99), which is IP67 (dustproof and waterproof), the Tribit is €30 cheaper.
Speaking of a pool party, if you have two Tribit speakers, you can link them up via the Tribit app in ‘Stereo mode’. This is a really impressive feature for such a cheap speaker, and the volume in stereo mode blew me away. A great option if you are due to DJ at a flurry of pool parties this summer (unfortunately I will not be as I am trapped in the UK).
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I immediately downloaded the Tribit app to find a custom EQ section and I had plenty of fun playing around with the EQ, but I settled on my old faithful settings: max bass, mid mid (say that five times fast), and just-below-max treble.
While the Tribit app is not without its faults, it is a simple enough looking app that does what it says on the tin. However, the app thinks I own four StormBoxes (I most certainly do not), which is incredibly frustrating if you want to edit your EQ in a pinch. To fix this, you have to go through the devices, figure out which one is currently connected, and delete the surplus. So, as I said, not without its faults, but if you’ve got a spare thirty seconds and €67 lying around, the Tribit app is perfectly fine for most users.
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