{"id":460658,"date":"2022-06-10T16:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-06-10T16:00:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T13:00:40","slug":"perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Perfectly Portable, Weirdly Flawed \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2719886508b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CPerfectly_Portable_Weirdly_Flawed_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Perfectly Portable, Weirdly Flawed \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#Specs\" >Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#Solid_Audio_with_a_Few_Footnotes\" >Solid Audio with a Few Footnotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#Watch_Out_for_Manufacturer_Defects\" >Watch Out for Manufacturer Defects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#Exceptional_Battery_Life_and_Reverse_Charging\" >Exceptional Battery Life and Reverse Charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#A_Design_for_Rain_or_Shine\" >A Design for Rain or Shine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#The_Pairing_Process_Is_Awful\" >The Pairing Process Is Awful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#The_Gist_Well_This_Is_a_Pickle\" >The Gist: Well, This Is a Pickle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/perfectly-portable-weirdly-flawed-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CPerfectly_Portable_Weirdly_Flawed_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Perfectly Portable, Weirdly Flawed \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>6\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$120<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-120389\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3def03b2.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Tribit Stormbox Pro speaker in some leaves and dirt.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>First impressions are important, and I was very impressed by the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08MZZTH1N?&amp;tag=reviewgeekreviews-20\">Tribit Stormbox Pro<\/a> when I pulled it out of its box. This portable Bluetooth speaker has a fun bassy sound, beams audio in all directions, and has the perfect form factor for outdoor activities. Unfortunately, I can\u2019t base my review of the Tribit Stormbox Pro on first impressions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid sound, volume, and bass boost<\/li>\n<li>Durable and water-resistant (IP67)<\/li>\n<li>Great battery life<\/li>\n<li>It can charge your phone<\/li>\n<li>Perfect design for outdoor activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Several reports of manufacturer defects<\/li>\n<li>Confusing pairing process<\/li>\n<li>No 3.5mm &#8220;AUX&#8221; input<\/li>\n<li>No EQ settings<\/li>\n<li>Distorts at very high volumes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This speaker does a lot of things right. In some ways, it\u2019s one of the best portable speakers in this price range. But after testing two Tribit Stormbox Pros over a few months, I ran into some frustrating problems that every potential customer should know about.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers<\/strong>: 3-inch Subwoofer, 2 x 40mm Speakers, 2 x Passive Radiators<\/li>\n<li><strong>Output Power<\/strong>:\u00a02 x 7.5W + 25W<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency Range<\/strong>:\u00a060Hz \u2013 20kHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: Bluetooth 5.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codecs<\/strong>: aptX<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Resistance<\/strong>: IP67<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging<\/strong>: USB-C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powerbank Functionality<\/strong>: Charges phones through USB-A port.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Size<\/strong>: 10,000mAh (Two 5,000mAh batteries in series)<\/li>\n<li><strong>3.55 \u201cAUX\u201d Input<\/strong>: No<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-In Microphone<\/strong>: Yes, for speakerphone and voice assistants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Party Mode<\/strong>: Yes, you can pair two of these speakers together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solid_Audio_with_a_Few_Footnotes\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Solid Audio with a Few Footnotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sound quality from the Tribit Stormbox Pro is about what I expected, considering the price and form factor of the speaker. It doesn\u2019t sound like a full-sized stereo setup, and the mid-range is definitely a bit lacking. But it\u2019s loud enough for a pool party or cookout, it\u2019s omnidirectional, and it has a ton of bass.<\/p>\n<p>And for when you want <em>more<\/em> bass, there\u2019s a big button that says \u201cXBass.\u201d You\u2019re not going to get the best sound quality when XBass is enabled, but hey, it makes the music more fun, especially when you\u2019re enjoying it with other people.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear, I\u2019m not trying to dog the Tribit Stormbox Pro for its sound quality. You\u2019ll never find an amazing-sounding speaker with beautiful stereo separation in this form factor\u2014at least, not in my opinion. That\u2019s just the trade-off for a speaker that weighs three pounds and can pump sound in all directions at once.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120384 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ff9499ef.png\" alt=\"Two Tribit Stormbox Pro speakers in Party mode.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Party mode lets two speakers work as a pair. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, Tribit could have improved things a bit with pre-set EQs (or a custom EQ tool in a smartphone app). But I understand why Tribit skipped this feature. Most people wouldn\u2019t bother playing with EQ settings, so maybe it\u2019s not worth the extra R&amp;D costs.<\/p>\n<p>I should also note that this speaker has a Party Mode. If you buy two Tribit Stormbox Pro speakers, you can pair them together for true stereo separation and all that good stuff. Tribit sent me two speakers, and in my testing, the Party Mode sounds really impressive! But in most situations, a single speaker was all I really wanted to use. Keeping two things charged and handy is extra work.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my only major complaint; while the Tribit Stormbox Pro can get quite loud, cranking the volume\u00a0<em>all the way<\/em> can distort audio, particularly when XBass is enabled. If you\u2019re a good and quiet neighbor, I don\u2019t think this will be a problem, but it\u2019s been a problem for me.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Out_for_Manufacturer_Defects\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Watch Out for Manufacturer Defects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120390 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1e871425.png\" alt=\"The Tribit Stormbox Pro speaker hanging from a palm tree by its carrying handle.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of cranking the volume, I\u2019ve noticed that one of my Tribit Stormbox Pro speakers makes a loud \u201cpop\u201d noise at high volumes.\u00a0Like, a very loud and sudden \u201cpop,\u201d similar to what you hear when a car or home sound system has loose or crossed wires.<\/p>\n<p>This happens just once in a blue moon, and again, it only affects one of the speakers I\u2019ve tested. But I think it\u2019s a symptom of poor wiring; the vibrations from the speaker are doing <em>something<\/em> to the wires.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve run into dozens of customer reviews complaining about Tribit Stormbox Pro speakers that won\u2019t hold a charge and make a loud \u201cpop\u201d when attempting to turn on, so this kind of defect may be somewhat common.\u00a0To clarify, I don\u2019t think that this problem is very scary. The loud \u201cpop\u201d noise comes from the speaker drivers, not the battery. If I\u2019m correct, the speakers are just freaking out because of an interrupted or wonky electrical signal.<\/p>\n<p>Tribit seems to be very good at replacing defective speakers and refunding customers, which is nice. But I still have to take off points for this problem\u2014if I had never encountered it, I would have scored the Stormbox Pro a 7\/10.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exceptional_Battery_Life_and_Reverse_Charging\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Exceptional Battery Life and Reverse Charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120388 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1f67c10a.png\" alt=\"The Tribit Stormbox Pro's USB-C charging port and USB-A reverse charging port.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The USB-C port is only for charging the speaker. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Aside from its price, the battery life is the main selling point for this speaker. It\u2019s only a 10,000mAh battery, but it lasts for about 24 hours on a charge (at a reasonable volume). That\u2019s more than enough for a trip to the beach, a long cookout, a pool party, and most other social events. It\u2019s also double what you\u2019ll get with similarly priced speakers like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-Flip-Bluetooth-Waterproof-PartyBoost\/dp\/B09GJVTRNZ?tag=reviewgeekreviews-20\">JBL Flip 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the Tribit Stormbox Pro as a portable battery for your phone, or any USB-powered device, for that matter. It\u2019s an interesting feature in a pinch, but if you\u2019re going somewhere where your phone may die, you should just bring <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Ultra-Compact-High-Speed-VoltageBoost-Technology\/dp\/B07QXV6N1B?tag=reviewgeekreviews-20\">a separate battery<\/a>. Batteries with a 10,000mAh capacity cost around $20 now.<\/p>\n<p>My only complaint is that the speaker itself takes six or seven hours to charge. I\u2019m not sure why a 10,000mAh battery takes\u00a0<em>that long<\/em> to charge over USB-C\u2014cheap components? Anyway, it\u2019s not the biggest problem in the world, but it\u2019s a minor annoyance for people (like me) who tend to get ready for outdoor excursions at the last minute.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Design_for_Rain_or_Shine\"><\/span>A Design for Rain or Shine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120386\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4d77f777.png\" alt=\"The Tribit Stormbox Pro in a puddle of water.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tribit wins a ton of points for this speaker\u2019s design. It only weighs about three pounds and has a (surprisingly sturdy) rubber carrying handle. You can easily stuff it in a bag, clip it in a carabiner, and hang it from a hook in your kitchen, bathroom, or garage.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, with an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/62529\/ip-ratings-explained-what-does-the-code-mean-for-your-devices\/\">IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating, the Tribit Stormbox Pro is well suited for any outdoor activities. I\u2019ve dragged this speaker to the beach and floated with it in the springs. It\u2019s survived every trip, even through rain.<\/p>\n<p>And when the speaker\u2019s fabric exterior gets dirty, I just rinse it off. According to the IP67 certification, it should withstand submersion in a meter of water for thirty minutes, so a quick rinse is fine.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the Stormbox Pro in the shower. Just keep in mind that hard water and soap scum could build up on the speaker\u2019s fabric surface after a few months. (Although I guess this is true for any Bluetooth speaker.)<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pairing_Process_Is_Awful\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">The Pairing Process Is Awful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120385\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/68d0e004.png\" alt=\"The Tribit Stormbox Pro on a wooden bench.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Controlling a speaker shouldn\u2019t be rocket science. I just want to turn it on, pair my phone, adjust the volume, and do whatever without any trouble. But the Tribit Stormbox Pro\u2019s pairing process is a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p>The initial setup is very easy. But once the Tribit Stormbox Pro is connected with a device, it just pretends that nothing else exists. I have to disable Bluetooth on whatever device is currently linked with the speaker every time I enter pairing mode. Otherwise, it just connects back to that old device (which is <em>very inconvenient<\/em> when a friend or roommate is the last one to use the speaker).<\/p>\n<p>Also, the speaker doesn\u2019t tell you things like \u201cpairing\u201d or \u201cpairing complete.\u201d It just makes a bunch of watery \u201cbleep boop\u201d noises. I\u2019m sure that this is to avoid language barriers in the international market, and that\u2019s great. But I don\u2019t know what \u201cbleep bloop\u201d or \u201cwoOOosh\u201d means!<\/p>\n<p>The Tribit Stormbox Pro\u2019s lack of a 3.5mm jack just adds insult to injury. I\u2019d love to connect a new audio source without going through the pairing process. But I can\u2019t, so I have to go through the \u201cbleep bloop\u201d dance instead.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gist_Well_This_Is_a_Pickle\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">The Gist: Well, This Is a Pickle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120383\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/c2b5fbd9.png\" alt=\"A wet Tribit Stormbox Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of all the speakers in this price range, the Tribit Stormbox Pro has one of the best designs for outdoor activities\u2014specifically small parties, camping trips, and beach days. The carrying handle is awesome, it\u2019s water-resistant, the battery rocks, and the omnidirectional drivers produce a fun, bassy sound.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just a shame that the Stormbox Pro suffers from such weird problems. I can kind of overlook the lack of an AUX cable or customizable EQ, as these features are missing from a ton of Bluetooth speakers. But the pairing process is a mess and manufacturer defects seem somewhat common\u2014these two things make the Stormbox Pro difficult to recommend without a <em>huge<\/em> asterisk.<\/p>\n<p>So, I\u2019ll say this; Amazon has a great return policy, and the Tribit Stormbox Pro goes on sale at least once a month (just check <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/camelcamelcamel.com\/product\/B08MZZTH1N?context=search\">the price history<\/a>). If you\u2019re enticed by its features or specs, wait for one of those monthly sales and take a shot. Again, if I hadn\u2019t run into so many reports of defects, I would\u2019ve rated this speaker a 7\/10, and that rating would be even higher if not for the pairing process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid sound, volume, and bass boost<\/li>\n<li>Durable and water-resistant (IP67)<\/li>\n<li>Great battery life<\/li>\n<li>It can charge your phone<\/li>\n<li>Perfect design for outdoor activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Several reports of manufacturer defects<\/li>\n<li>Confusing pairing process<\/li>\n<li>No 3.5mm &#8220;AUX&#8221; input<\/li>\n<li>No EQ settings<\/li>\n<li>Distorts at very high volumes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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