Tribit StormBox Blast vs JBL Xtreme 4

Name Tribit StormBox Blast JBL Xtreme 4
Image Tribit StormBox Blast JBL Xtreme 4
Type Large Large
MSRP $199.99 $379.95
Released 2022 2024
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2× 2.75″
Tweeters: 2× 2× 0.75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 90 W 100 W (plugged in), 70 W (battery)
Frequency range 50.0 Hz - 20 kHz 44.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ Auracast
Other (special) audio features? None AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+6h)
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 5.3
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 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity 71.28 Wh 68 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ✔ (extra battery sold separately)
Charging port(s): AC USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C 5W Yes; 1× USB-C 22W
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 14.9×29.7×14.1
Size (inch H×W×D): 8.90×15.94×6.41 5.87×11.69×5.55
Weight (kg): 5.450 2.1
Weight (lbs): 12.01 4.63
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP67
Transportation method? 1 handle Shoulder strap
Color options: 1 color: Black 3 colors: Black, blue, camo
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? AC power cable USB-C power adapter
Accessories? - Shoulder strap
More info
Model number BTS52 JBLXTREME4
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 lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 24 hours) and has a larger battery (71.28 Wh vs 68 Wh).

The JBL Xtreme 4 costs $180 more ($379.95 vs $199.99), is newer (2024 vs 2022), is more powerful (100 W vs 90 W) and is lighter (2.1 kg vs 5.450 kg).

Only on the Tribit StormBox Blast: 3.5 mm AUX in, sound mode button (XBass) and Colored LEDS (2× behind speaker, 2× strips).

Only on the JBL Xtreme 4: party mode (Auracast) and swappable battery. Other differences: charging port (AC vs USB-C) and water resistance (IPX7 vs IP67).

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