Tribit StormBox (Does This Portable Bluetooth Speaker ROCK?)

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One of the latest and greatest mini speakers to hit the market, The Tribit StormBox speaker is very much an impressive device when it comes to putting out crazy sound in a small frame.

The StormBox speaker excels at being a perfect “on the go” portable device that still delivers when it comes to entertainment.

In this review, we’ll take a look at everything going for this slim little speaker and see if it can keep up with the best of them. (Spoilers, it’s pretty great!)

This is an awesome portable speaker option. In short, if you’re looking for a portable speaker in the $80 price bracket, the Tribit StormBox should definitely be very near the top of the list.

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Starting with the physical overview, from first impressions, the StormBox really does manage to fit a whole lot into a whole little.

The mini speaker is incredibly slim and slender, with a dimensional range of 7.08 x 2.68 x 2.68 inches. Simply put, you can put this anywhere and it’s going to take up pretty much no space at all.

As you’d already guessed with the small size and frame, the StormBox is also quite light on its feet, weighing only 1.2lbs.

This only adds to its portability while emphasizing how impressive its sound delivery is.

I tested it out on my jog to the gym and found that it was small enough to fit in the side pocket without too much issue and was loud enough that I legitimately felt I was carrying a mini PA speaker.

(Ok, not “that” loud, but you get the point)

The speaker comes with a battery indicator area, a Bluetooth connection button, an XBass button, and an AUX and micro-USB port hidden away along the rubber-sealed recess area.

From a design standpoint, the Tribit StormBox’s main body comes with a standard-looking black speaker mesh along with the Tribit logo on the front. It also has a “+/-” volume button very prominently displayed on its face in white.

I’ve got to say that this is easily one of the most “in your face” volume controls I’ve ever seen, so there are some points awarded for creativity and originality.

Still, for some, it could certainly be a bit extreme and outlandish.

On the back of the speaker is the power button, which illuminates when turned on. It also has a set of rubber bumpers on both the top and bottom, making it able to easily sit on any surface from any angle.

One thing you’ll notice with the Tribit StormBox is that all of the buttons have a pronounced “clicking” sound to them.

I say that because I was expecting a more standard rubbery “squishing” sound and touch when playing with any of the buttons. I personally am a fan of the clicking since it feels more definitive, so this is a major bonus for me.

I guess it could be an issue if you’re more discreet, but it’s not so loud that people who aren’t paying attention will suddenly know what you’re doing.

The speaker comes with a carry-on strap that connects to its top and is great for hooking onto your backpack or other carry devices. It’s also great to slink in your hand depending on your situation.

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Now that we’ve had a chance to check out the Tribit StormBox physical features, let’s take a look at some of the internal options it has going for it.

A cool starting feature here is the multi-function button. This does pretty much everything depending on when you’re pressing it and how many times you’re pressing it.

For example, a single tap starts and pauses a song while you can skip to the next song by double-clicking, and go to the previous song by triple-clicking.

If you are receiving a call, and your phone is linked to the Tribit StormBox speaker, you can answer and end it with a single click. You can also reject the call outright by double-clicking it and turning on Siri (or Cortana) by holding the button.

These features are only present if you’re phone is synced up to it, so keep that in mind if you’re trying to accept a call and you’ve forgotten to turn on your Bluetooth.

While I wouldn’t necessarily recommend chucking it into the river, the Tribit StormBox does well when being exposed to water.

The speaker has an IPX7 waterproof rating, which means you can take it with you to the beach or the pool and it will be able to deal with around 3 feet of water with no issues for around 30 minutes.

This makes it perfect for playing music while showering or even if caught in a sudden rainstorm.

We’ve talked about the Bluetooth features a few times now and they are certainly worth talking about. Here, the speaker has up to 66ft of distance between it and whatever device you have synced up with, giving you a ton of wiggle room and freedom.

It doesn’t come with any apps or anything, but the process is pretty easy and doesn’t give you a lot of hassle like other Bluetooth speakers might.

The Tribit StormBox has some impressive lasting time in terms of how hard the battery life can be pushed. Tribit suggests you can get around 20 hours of play, though that does depend on how loud you have it as well as the nature of the audio content.

That means that, while normal or lower volumes will hit around this time frame, blasting it at full crank is going to cut it down more than a bit.

Generally speaking, you should expect a fair amount of time in the 50-60% volume range. Anything higher is going to progressively chip away at how long it can last before charging.

When it comes to the speaker’s sound quality, I have to say that it’s a lot better than most would give it credit for. It’s got great EQ ranges all around, with crisp trebles, clear mids, and a bass that makes itself known.

There’s also an XBass button which amps up the bass even more, though it never quite hits into that high-end subwoofer realm.

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Ultimately, while there are probably other speakers out there that are better, it’s really few and far between. The Tribit StormBox is an awesome speaker option if there ever was one.

Simply put, if you’ve got $80 and need a quality speaker, this should definitely be on your shortlist.

Dexter has worked in the music business since the early 1990s. He has been a keen tech writer for many years and is still regularly involved in promoting prominent electronic music events in Ibiza and the UK.

Dexter also specializes in managing and growing digital marketing platforms for leading international DJs, event brands, and venues.

He relocated to Croatia from Ibiza six years ago but has continued his industry involvement whilst living on the electronic music party Island of Pag.

Alongside music, Dexter is a cat nut and a through-and-through family man!

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