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The previous year, Tribit took us by surprise when they introduced a budget-friendly Bluetooth speaker that had an excellent sound quality and was light on the wallet. Hence, when another one of the business’s driver-filled boxes of tricks arrives, we are excited to discover if this inventive Chinese company that specialises in wireless audio is a one-hit wonder or if it can repeat its success from 2020.
Although at first glance it may appear that the latest flagship product from Tribit, Stormbox Pro, does not have very many features, Tribit has a history of underselling the capabilities of its many products. The product’s packaging has a straightforward illustration of a tower speaker complete with a rubberized handle and the phrase “Unbox the storm.”
Tribute StormBox Pro specifications
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Durability rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 3.78 x 3.78 x 7.08 inches |
| Weight | 2.15 pounds |
Tribute StormBox Pro review: Design
The design of this speaker earns Tribit major kudos. It’s light (about 3 pounds) and portable (the rubber handle is surprisingly strong). It’s compact enough to fit in a purse or briefcase, portable enough to attach to a carabiner, and sturdy enough to hang from a hook in the laundry room, bathroom, or garage.
The Tribit Stormbox Pro is ideal for use in the great outdoors thanks to its IP67 dust and water resistance rating. This speaker has been to the beach with me and even taken a dip in the springs. It has made it through every journey, including in the rain. You can get this speaker from its official website.
Tribute StormBox Pro review: Features
Tribit StormBox Pro is cool because it can also be used as a portable power bank. It has a 40W output and a 24-hour battery life, so you can use it to charge any USB-A device anywhere. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, a wireless range of up to 100 feet, and pairs easily with an iPhone, Macbook Pro, and other devices.
Tribute StormBox Pro review: Audio Performance
At this price, it’s impressive that this Bluetooth chipset supports the aptX codec, which can compress digital audio streams with a 24-bit resolution by up to 8:1. Other than the XBass button, there is no app or other way to adjust the EQ on the Tribit Stormbox Pro. However, based on its build and features, we have high hopes for how it sounds.
Tribute StormBox Pro review: Battery Life and charging
The good news is that the StormBox Pro has a Bluetooth range of up to 100 feet and a battery life of up to 24 hours, though this will depend on how you listen and will probably be less at high volumes. It only weighs three pounds, and Tribit said that the speaker can be connected to a second StormBox Pro. It has one subwoofer and two mid-to-high frequency drivers. A button on the device called “XBass” will increase the bass, which I did almost right away while testing.
Tribute StormBox Pro review: Price and availability
Tribit isn’t usually the first company that comes to mind when we think of companies that might make JBL and Sony nervous. However, the $119.99 Tribit StormBox Pro comes close to outperforming the $179.95 JBL Charge 5 and the $149.99 Sony SRS-XB33. The Charge 5 is a mono speaker that doesn’t have a speakerphone or voice control.
The StormBox Pro, on the other hand, is a stereo speaker that has a speakerphone and access to Siri. It also sounds pretty good, but at high volumes, songs with deep bass can distort, which keeps it from being the best just a little bit. But for the price, it’s a great option for a speaker that can be used outside.
Final Words
Tribit has made a larger wireless speaker that is nice, affordable, reliable, and a good size. It doesn’t feel like it could break, has aptX Bluetooth streaming, a class-leading 24-hour battery life, and a USB port so you can charge your phone in the park.
With all of these features, the Pro should compete with JBL’s larger Charge speakers, but because it costs less than the Charge, it fits right in with the class leader, the smaller Flip, which doesn’t have any of these extras.
Tribute StormBox Pro Ratings
Pros
- Speakerphone and voice assistant functionality
- Waterproof build
Cons
- Extra-long charge time
FAQs
Is Tribit StormBox worth buying?
The Tribit StormBox Micro Bluetooth speaker is small, durable, and has a loud, bassy sound. It has an IP67 rating and is portable. The Tribit StormBox Micro is a great Bluetooth speaker for anyone who likes bass that doesn’t cost a lot of money. It’s small and tough, and you can connect two of them to get stereo sound.
How long can a Tribit StormBox last?
Incredible 30H Playtime: Thanks to Tribit’s Runstretch technology, this wireless speaker could play sound for 30 hours; The Tribit StormBox Blast is great for a family cookout or a camping trip, day or night.
Which Tribit Bluetooth speaker best?
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the best Bluetooth speaker we’ve tried so far that fits in a bag and won’t break the bank. The small speaker doesn’t have a grill that goes all the way around like many of its competitors, like the tiny UE Wonderboom 3.