JBL Boombox 4 vs Tribit Stormbox Blast

Name JBL Boombox 4 Tribit StormBox Blast
Image JBL Boombox 4 Tribit Stormbox Blast
Type Large Large
MSRP $549.95 $199.99
Released 2025 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 5″ 2×
Tweeters: 2× 0.75″ 2×
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 210 W (plugged in), 200 (battery) 90 W
Frequency range 37.0 Hz - 20 kHz 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Auracast ❌
Other (special) audio features? AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h) None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.4 5.3
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ✔ (USB-C) ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ❌ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 28 hours 30 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 4.5 hrs
Battery capacity 99.02 Wh 71.28 Wh
Swappable battery? Replaceable ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C ?W Yes; 1× USB-C 5W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? 'Bass Boost' (2 modes) XBass
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ Multi-function button
App? JBL Portable Tribit App
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ 2× behind speaker, 2× strips
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 26.29×50.64×21.29 22.6×40.5×16.29
Size (inch H×W×D): 10.4×19.9×8.4 8.90×15.94×6.41
Weight (kg): 5.89 5.450
Weight (lbs): 13 12.01
Physical features
IP Code IP68 IPX7
Transportation method? 1 handle 1 handle
Color options: 3 colors: Black, blue, camo 1 color: Black
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? Power cable AC power cable
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLBOOMBOX4 BTS52
User guide / manual Quick start guide User manual
Official site link: JBL.com Tribit.com
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Key differences

The JBL Boombox 4 costs $350 more ($549.95 vs $199.99), is newer (2025 vs 2022), is more powerful (210 W vs 90 W) and has a larger battery (99.02 Wh vs 71.28 Wh).

The Tribit StormBox Blast lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 28 hours) and is lighter (5.450 kg vs 5.89 kg).

Only on the JBL Boombox 4: party mode (Auracast), USB-A playback (USB-C) and swappable battery (Replaceable).

Only on the Tribit StormBox Blast: 3.5 mm AUX in and Colored LEDS (2× behind speaker, 2× strips). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.3) and water resistance (IP68 vs IPX7).

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