Name | Tribit StormBox Lava | JBL Charge 6 |
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Type | Large | Medium |
MSRP | $129.99 | $199.95 |
Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Tribit, Amazon | Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 1.0 (mono) |
Woofers (or full range): | 2× | 1× 53×93 mm |
Tweeters: | 2× | 1× 20 mm |
Subwoofers: | - | - |
Audio specs & features | ||
Watts RMS | 80 W | 45 W |
Frequency range | 43 Hz - 20 kHz | 56.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ TWS | ✔ via app |
Party mode? (mono) | ✔ (Party Mode) | ✔ Auracast |
Other (special) audio features? | None | AI Sound Boost, PlayTime boost (+4h) |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth version? | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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 | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Charge time | 5 hrs | 3 hrs |
Battery capacity | 43.2 Wh | 34 Wh |
Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
Powerbank function? | Yes; 1× USB-A | Yes; 1× USB-C |
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? | ❌ | ❌ |
Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
Size & weight | ||
Size (cm H×W×D): | 14.7×31.0×15.2 | 9.85×22.88×9.4 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.79×12.20×5.98 | 3.9×9.0×3.7 |
Weight (kg): | 2.300 | 0.96 |
Weight (lbs): | 5.071 | 2.11 |
Physical features | ||
IP Code | IP67 | IP68 |
Transportation method? | Shoulder strap or handle | 1 handle |
Color options: | 1 color: Black | 6 colors |
Other features? | Detachable strap & handle | Removable handle strap |
In the box | ||
Charger/cables? | USB-A to USB-C | Not included |
Accessories? | Detachable strap, detachable handle | Handle strap |
More info | ||
Model number | BTS51 | JBLCHARGE6 |
User guide / manual | User manual | Quick start guide |
Official site link: | Tribit.com | JBL.com |
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