Tribit Stormbox Pro vs Jbl Flip 5 Review and compare

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Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe’s famous “less is more” saying doesn’t apply to many Bluetooth speakers these days. Instead, brands are focusing on Wi-Fi, multi-room, voice control, and AirPlay. So, it’s surprising that the JBL Flip 5 portable speaker is so simple, especially since it takes away even some of the features of the JBL Flip 4. Still, the best Bluetooth speakers aren’t always the ones with the most features, and JBL has a track record of making good speakers. 

Tribit surprised us last year by coming out of nowhere with a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounded great and was easy on the wallet. So, when another one of the company’s driver-filled boxes of tricks comes, we’re excited to see if this innovative Chinese wireless audio specialist is a one-hit wonder or if it can repeat its success from 2020. On the surface, the new flagship Tribit Stormbox Pro doesn’t seem to have many features, but Tribit has been known to undersell its goods in the past. 

Tribit Stormbox Pro vs Jbl Flip 5 Comparison Table

Specification	Tribit StormBox Pro	JBL Flip 5
Dimensions	9.8 x 2.7 x 3.6 inches	7.1 x 2.7 x 2.9 inches
Weight	1.5 lbs	1.2 lbs
Battery Life	Up to 20 hours	Up to 12 hours
Water Resistance	IP67	IPX7
Bluetooth Range	Up to 100 feet	Up to 33 feet
Drivers	2 x 70mm woofers, 2 x 30mm tweeters	1 x 44mm driver, 2 x JBL Bass Radiators

Tribit Stormbox Pro vs Jbl Flip 5: Design

The Flip 5 is round and weighs 1.2 pounds. It is 7.1 inches tall and 2.7 inches wide. It comes in 14 different color combinations and one that looks like camouflage. As was already said, for $30 more, you can change the grille on the speaker to show your own artwork or use pictures from JBL’s website. We think ours turned out great, but be careful with small letters because the woven surface of the grille can hide them. The graphics on our special model, which were made by JBL for PCMag, look clear and sharp in person, and the design is even printed on the controls, which is pretty cool.

We all know that Bose has great sound, but we also know that it costs a lot. As you can see, the form of the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is similar to that of the Tribit StormBox Pro, but the Pro’s speaker covers the whole surface, while the SoundLink Revolve+’s speaker only covers 50% of the surface. Both have similar features, but the StormBox Pro is better because it has a battery that lasts for 24 hours, while the Revolve+ only lasts for 17. It also has a portable power bank. You can buy this speaker from its official website

Tribit Stormbox Pro vs Jbl Flip 5: Performance

The Flip 5 has very good sound in general, and its bass is very good for a speaker its size. Compared to the Flip 4, the Flip 5 has more bass and spreads the sound a little bit more. The Boom 3, on the other hand, has a bigger sound overall. On “Shameika,” Fiona Apple’s voice was clear and full over the clattering instruments and beats, and Taylor Swift’s voice was warm and easy to hear on “The Last Great American Dynasty.” “Video Game” by Sufjan Stevens had crisp snares and drums.

A grade of IP67 means that the speaker is completely dust- and water-proof. Technically, it can survive being submerged up to one meter for 30 minutes, but Bluetooth music won’t. Even so, the StormBox Pro can work fine in heavy rain, poolside splashes, and being rinsed off with a tap, as well as being exposed to dirt and dust.

Tribit Stormbox Pro vs Jbl Flip 5: Battery life

JBL says you can play the Flip 5 for 12 hours on a full charge, which is the same as the Flip 4, but I don’t think that’s a good representation of how well it works. It still had 3/4 of its full charge after being used for more than 5 hours at mostly low noise. The Boom 3 has a 15-hour rating.

Tribit StormBox Pro is cool because it can also be used as a compact power bank. It has a 40W output and a 24-hour battery life, so you can use it to charge any USB-A gadget anywhere. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, a wireless range of up to 100 feet, and pairs quickly with an iPhone, Macbook Pro, and other devices.

Sound quality

Inside the Flip 5, you’ll find a new driver that looks like a racecar. JBL says that the shape amplifies the company’s signature sound to give “crisp highs and deep bass,” and it’s hard to disagree with this description of the sound. The speaker has great tone balance across a wide range of songs and styles. This can be seen in Lorde’s song “Solar Power.” The song shows off the Flip’s warm bass without making the guitar and singing sound less clear. This has a clear stereo picture, and every part of the song is full of detail.

We all know that Bose has great sound, but we also know that it costs a lot. As you can see, the form of the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is similar to that of the Tribit StormBox Pro, but the Pro’s speaker covers the whole surface, while the SoundLink Revolve+’s speaker only covers 50% of the surface.

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