Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker: 90dB Loud Sound Deep Bass IP67 Waterproof Small Speaker Built-in Strap, 12H Playtime Long Battery

All in all this is still great tiny speaker so I'll focus only on the cons. 1. Massive lag! I had StormBox Micro 1 and upgrade to Micro 2 only because I was hoping to reduce lag. Stormbox Micro 1 is unusabel with any video (youtube netflix etc) due to lag (lip sync). This is from Tribit site about Micro 2: "providing you with a low latency listening experience" Unfortunately hat is a LIE! Micro 2 have even bigger lag the Micro 1 2. Design OK, I know this is a matter of personal taste, but for me is just looks toyish. Micro 1 looks very mature and seriously which gives that premium feel. Micro 2 with his very shiny Tribit logo its just no no for me. Is noticeably thicker (from 35.8mm to 42.9mm, thats +20%) which is not something what I want to see on this ultra ... MoreAll in all this is still great tiny speaker so I'll focus only on the cons. 1. Massive lag! I had StormBox Micro 1 and upgrade to Micro 2 only because I was hoping to reduce lag. Stormbox Micro 1 is unusabel with any video (youtube netflix etc) due to lag (lip sync). This is from Tribit site about Micro 2: "providing you with a low latency listening experience" Unfortunately hat is a LIE! Micro 2 have even bigger lag the Micro 1 2. Design OK, I know this is a matter of personal taste, but for me is just looks toyish. Micro 1 looks very mature and seriously which gives that premium feel. Micro 2 with his very shiny Tribit logo its just no no for me. Is noticeably thicker (from 35.8mm to 42.9mm, thats +20%) which is not something what I want to see on this ultra portable micro speakers. 3. Power bank function is a gimick (but I don't care about this one any way) I tested with a few devices and in my case charging usually dose not work. Dose NOT work: mobile Xiaomi Mi 9 se, tablet Xiaomi Mi Pad 4, tablet Xiaomi Pad 5, tablet Huawei MediaPad T5 @microUSB adapter, two other power banks, micro flashlight Jetbeam Mini One SE, flashlight Convoy S9 @microUSB adapter, Tribit Micro (one), old non-smart mobile @microUSB adapter, hair clippers Enchen. Dose work: Mobile Samsung S10e, earbuds Xiaomi Air 2s, pocket RGB fill light Weeylite S03. Tribit shoud focus on bluetooth codec and implement aptX HD instead making slighty bigger version of Micro 1. Definitely not worth to upgrade for Micro 1 to Micro 2. Definitely not worth to pay £20 more for Micro 2.

Checks every box except durability

This speaker is amazing. -Took me 12 hours to knock it down to 60% -Best sound quality in it's price point -Feature rich -Relatively affordable given what you're getting However I have one gripe -Durability Roughly a week in and took a spill and the speaker suffered a 5 foot fall and did not handle it well at all. One drop and it has the playback quality of a CRT TV screen when you first turn it on and rub it. Replaces all the low ends with static. Mind you, there's no claim for drop protection/ratings so it's not like they're not holding up to a promise. Tribit did their best when I contacted them despite this not being covered by warranty but in the end I was simply given a refund. Despite this, some level of drop protection would be nice on the ultra portable ... MoreThis speaker is amazing. -Took me 12 hours to knock it down to 60% -Best sound quality in it's price point -Feature rich -Relatively affordable given what you're getting However I have one gripe -Durability Roughly a week in and took a spill and the speaker suffered a 5 foot fall and did not handle it well at all. One drop and it has the playback quality of a CRT TV screen when you first turn it on and rub it. Replaces all the low ends with static. Mind you, there's no claim for drop protection/ratings so it's not like they're not holding up to a promise. Tribit did their best when I contacted them despite this not being covered by warranty but in the end I was simply given a refund. Despite this, some level of drop protection would be nice on the ultra portable speaker. But also despite all this I'm probably gonna pick up another when I get the chance because it's just that good of a speaker.

Good small speaker

This is a good speaker for it's size. The volume is great. The build quality is very solid. It's solid as a rock. The sound quality is a little tinny. I had to download an equalizer app to flatten the sound a bit. The low end isn't very deep but that's to be expected given the size. I wish it had some different sound profiles built-in. Overall, it's a very good small speaker. There's still room for improvement but I'm not disappointed at all.

Great little speaker

I purchased this speaker to replace a smaller wired one in my home office. The storm box gets the job done and then some. It is small, but the sound it puts out is very good. It sounds like stereo even with just the one speaker. One of the best things about this speaker that I did not know beforehand is that the speaker shuts itself off after a certain amount of time of non-use. This is a great feature as I worried about having to remember to charge the speaker all the time. Another great feature is the strap. Because there is a strap, the speaker can be attached to a lamp, thus not taking up any real estate on the desk. The speaker is very good, which is good as it is not cheap by any means.

Improved sound and battery but one "improvement" I don't like.

The better audio performance and battery life are a plus compared to my two year old original Stormbox Micro. My main use all along has been as a speaker under my pillow to listen to podcasts without disturbing my bedmate. The original Micro did a fine job. Now, I have to be mindful of how I position the Micro 2 between my pillow and the mattress. The control buttons are now "more responsive", which translates to being too easy to activate because they have softer springs and stand taller. When I shift on my pillow I sometimes change the volume or pause the playback. I suspect this will also be an issue when tossing it into a pocket or backpack.

Its not durable AT ALL

I bought this device on the 14th of may and therefore have not had it for much time. However I did often use as i commute to work on bike. Starting off on a high note, the devices battery life is incredible, it lasts and lasts, albeit on a reasonable volume. The sound is absolutely astounding. its so crisp and clear and you can here the bass lines. Everything about it, is worth the 60 dollars. So why did i rate it 2 stars? Its a cheap chinese toy. I was out and about buying some beers and chips and i must have not latched the rubber strap on correctly because it fell, however it fell it from my waist down which is not more then 3 feet. it fell down and the audio is now low and boring and uninteresting. its incapable of reproducing its once clear and loud noise. How ... MoreI bought this device on the 14th of may and therefore have not had it for much time. However I did often use as i commute to work on bike. Starting off on a high note, the devices battery life is incredible, it lasts and lasts, albeit on a reasonable volume. The sound is absolutely astounding. its so crisp and clear and you can here the bass lines. Everything about it, is worth the 60 dollars. So why did i rate it 2 stars? Its a cheap chinese toy. I was out and about buying some beers and chips and i must have not latched the rubber strap on correctly because it fell, however it fell it from my waist down which is not more then 3 feet. it fell down and the audio is now low and boring and uninteresting. its incapable of reproducing its once clear and loud noise. How did a tiny 3 foot drop reduce the capabilities of this otherwise excellent speaker ? in fact, the device has no dents, no undoing of the fabric mesh, no scratches of the plastic molding, nothing and yet the speaker inside seems unable to reproduce its loud noise. i dont mind paying 120 dollars if it means my heart wont drop everytime my speaker does because clearly paying 60 wasnt the way to go.

Mind Blowing Sound in a Small Package

Just got mine a couple days ago. I have the original stormbox (the one that is more like the JBL Flip). I absolutely love that speaker, but I needed something smaller cause my toddler likes to walk around with my speaker listening to music. The Micro 2 is a beast for its size. The Bass is unreal, the mids and treble are balanced and I am hearing sounds in my music I did not know where there before. The build quality is superb too. Looks and feels as premium as it sounds. This thing is 110% worth the money. Tribit has done it again. I'm a customer for life!

Moving In Stereo

Sound quality is fantastic for a single box. I was about raged when I had to wait for a second one. OMG with two right in front of you, its like a quality car audio system, center channel projection into the back of your head like a set of headphones. There's a distinct thumping in my handgrips too. **** yeah. My only complaint besides no tether point? Blutooth connectivity. My Dish won't turn off blutooth, that's not the speaker's fault. But I tested both on TV first. After that, they kept connecting to it immediately. So I go to the shed 80ft away to test it with my phone. Still connecting to TV! When I got the second, I had to ride out into the field b4 I could clear their blutooth memory. After that, they worked fine. Be warned if you use it with multiple ... MoreSound quality is fantastic for a single box. I was about raged when I had to wait for a second one. OMG with two right in front of you, its like a quality car audio system, center channel projection into the back of your head like a set of headphones. There's a distinct thumping in my handgrips too. **** yeah. My only complaint besides no tether point? Blutooth connectivity. My Dish won't turn off blutooth, that's not the speaker's fault. But I tested both on TV first. After that, they kept connecting to it immediately. So I go to the shed 80ft away to test it with my phone. Still connecting to TV! When I got the second, I had to ride out into the field b4 I could clear their blutooth memory. After that, they worked fine. Be warned if you use it with multiple sources it becomes a hassle to reset. On the plus side, I can listen to TV while in the shed, at the well....

Nice small BT speaker

This StormBox BT speaker works really well so far. It charges fairly quickly and lasts all day with use on and off. It comes in a soft storage bag to protect the speaker during travel. The sound quality is suitable for a small unit, and the volume is more than adequate for my needs. You can tell that this is a quality item by the weight and build of the unit. BT pairing is easy, and thus far, I've had no issues with this speaker. Two . I'll come back to update my review if anything changes my initial opinions.

WOW! Great improvements on an already great speaker!

The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 has been greatly improved over the prior version and this is a class leader for small, portable, rugged, TWS speakers. Tribit has improved the sound clarity, soundscape, power in both volume and battery playtime, and better connection with BT 5.3. This newer version can even charge other electronic devices using it's USB port. The original Tribit Stormbox Micro was better than the Bose Soundlink Micro due to better base output, battery life and ruggedness at half the price of the Bose. If you bought the Bose, you wasted your money on a name and that's it. OK, enough about the inferior Bose. With the newer Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, the sound over the original is much clearer and louder due to an extra watt (10 versus 9 or 20 versus 18 if ... MoreThe Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 has been greatly improved over the prior version and this is a class leader for small, portable, rugged, TWS speakers. Tribit has improved the sound clarity, soundscape, power in both volume and battery playtime, and better connection with BT 5.3. This newer version can even charge other electronic devices using it's USB port. The original Tribit Stormbox Micro was better than the Bose Soundlink Micro due to better base output, battery life and ruggedness at half the price of the Bose. If you bought the Bose, you wasted your money on a name and that's it. OK, enough about the inferior Bose. With the newer Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, the sound over the original is much clearer and louder due to an extra watt (10 versus 9 or 20 versus 18 if you have two paired as TWS which really showcases these micro speakers' performance.) The best way to describe the difference of the newer Micro 2 over the original is that the original Micro sounds as if a wet cloth was placed over the speaker when music is playing. There is a noticeable crisper clarity with the Micro 2. The bass is also louder without being muddier. When playing them against each other (two TWS paired Micros vs two TWS paired Micro 2s,) its hard to believe the two pairs of speakers are not just from the same company, but from the same family (compared to Tribit's other offerings.) The improved sound is noticeable at most volumes, but more so when volume is at 40% on up.) Add the additional performance of 12 hrs of playtime vs. 8 of the original, better BT connection, and the charging function for relatively the same price and size (the 2s are just a few MM thicker) and Tribit have hit a grand slam on this updated model. They did the same for their original GO speakers as well! Tribit is the best budget friendly speaker and headphone provider on the market. Well done Tribit! Well done!!!