Tribit StormBox Blast vs JBL BoomBox 2

Name Tribit StormBox Blast JBL Boombox 2
Image Tribit StormBox Blast JBL BoomBox 2
Type Large Large
MSRP $199.99 $449.95
Released 2022 2020
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2× 4″
Tweeters: 2× 2× 0.75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 90 W 160 W (plugged in), 120 W (battery)
Frequency range 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 5.1
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 30 hours 24 hours
Charge time 4.5 hrs 6.5 hrs
Battery capacity 71.28 Wh 72.6 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): AC AC and DC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C 5W Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? XBass ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Multi-function button ❌
App? Tribit App JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? 2× behind speaker, 2× strips ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 22.6×40.5×16.29 25.7×48.5×20.1
Size (inch H×W×D): 8.90×15.94×6.41 7.9×19.1×10.1
Weight (kg): 5.450 5.91
Weight (lbs): 12.01 13
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IPX7
Transportation method? 1 handle 1 handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 2 colors: Black, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable DC power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number BTS52 JBLBOOMBOX2
User guide / manual User manual Quick start guide
Official site link: Tribit.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Tribit StormBox Blast is newer (2022 vs 2020), lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 24 hours) and is lighter (5.450 kg vs 5.91 kg).

The JBL Boombox 2 costs $250 more ($449.95 vs $199.99) and is more powerful (160 W vs 90 W). Only on the Tribit StormBox Blast: sound mode button (XBass) and Colored LEDS (2× behind speaker, 2× strips).

Only on the JBL Boombox 2: party mode (PartyBoost). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1) and charging port (AC vs AC and DC). Both have IPX7 water and dust resistance.

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