{"id":527590,"date":"2022-12-15T21:13:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T18:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-12-15T21:13:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T18:13:31","slug":"powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Powerful, but Imperfect \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a41b4b129a73\" 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\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CPowerful_but_Imperfect_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Powerful, but Imperfect \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\/powerful-but-imperfect-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\/powerful-but-imperfect-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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#A_Speaker_for_the_Great_Outdoors\" >A Speaker for the Great Outdoors<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#Great_Battery_Life_Disappointing_Charge\" >Great Battery Life, Disappointing Charge<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#Respectable_Audio_Quality\" >Respectable Audio Quality<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#The_Mostly_Functional_Multipurpose_Button\" >The Mostly Functional Multipurpose Button<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#Connectivity_Modes\" >Connectivity Modes<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#How_the_Tribit_Stormbox_Micro_2_Compares_to_the_Competition\" >How the\u00a0Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 Compares to the Competition<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-review-geek\/#Should_you_buy_the_Tribit_StormBox_Micro_2\" >Should you buy the Tribit StormBox Micro 2?<\/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\/powerful-but-imperfect-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\/powerful-but-imperfect-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%9CPowerful_but_Imperfect_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Powerful, but Imperfect \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-header-area\">\n<p class=\"subheadingtext\">A portable speaker for adventurers <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\" style=\"padding-top:15px;font-size:12px; \" data-nosnippet=\"data-nosnippet\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" style=\"float: left;margin-right: 8px;border-radius: 18px;\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/06f19a05.jpg?width=100&amp;height=100&amp;fit=crop&amp;trim=2,2,2,2\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><span class=\"author-meta-entry-wrap\">\n<link rel=\"prefetch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/06f19a05.jpg\"\/><time style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#666;\" class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-12-15T13:13:31-05:00\">Dec 15, 2022, 1:13 pm EST<\/time><br \/>\n| 7 min read<br \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\"\/><meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Hannah Stryker\"\/><meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. Reading Time\"\/><meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\"\/><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-meta -->\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/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>$60<\/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-135193\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/648a2869.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Tribit speaker attached to a tree\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 has impressive audio quality for the size, as long as you don&#8217;t play it at max volume. Its long battery life, flexible attachment strap and water resistant rating make it a good choice for outdoor use. Just don\u2019t rely on its ability to charge your phone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/196125\/the-htg-guide-to-portable-bluetooth-speakers\/\">portable Bluetooth speakers<\/a> out on the market, but with such a range of price points, you may be asking what\u2019s worth the money. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tribit-StormBox-Portable-Speaker-Built\/dp\/B09Q59321N?tag=lsmedia-13140-20\">Tribit Stormbox Micro 2<\/a>\u00a0offers a lot of value at its price thanks to its great sound quality that isn\u2019t compromised by portability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\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>Dynamic, energetic sound quality<\/li>\n<li>IP67 waterproof rating<\/li>\n<li>Low price point for the audio quality<\/li>\n<li>Party\/stereo modes<\/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>Audio quality decreases at high volumes<\/li>\n<li>Multifunction button confuses commands<\/li>\n<li>Power Bank was finicky, then stopped working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Speaker_for_the_Great_Outdoors\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">A Speaker for the Great Outdoors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:\u00a0<\/strong>4.1 x 3.9 x 1.6in (10.4\u00d79.9\u00d74.1cm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>1.12lbs (508g)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water and Dust Resistance:<\/strong> IP67<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Range:<\/strong> Up to 120ft<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Version:<\/strong> 5.3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Life:<\/strong>\u00a0Advertised as 12hrs, but expect more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tribit set out to design a speaker that could thrive alongside adventures. Many of the incorporated features are particularly useful for those who find themselves in less-than-ideal environments.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 has an IP67 waterproof rating. This is a must for speakers you plan to use outside, as you never know when you\u2019ll get caught in the rain. While it won\u2019t stand up to long periods submerged under water, it can handle pretty much any other water-based scenario you could find yourself in.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-135189 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/423381cf.jpg\" alt=\"Tribit speaker's strap wrapped around a tree branch\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino \/ Review Geek\" 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\">Justin Duino \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The StormBox Micro 2\u2019s built-in elastic strap differs from any other attachment method I\u2019ve interacted with on a speaker. This break-resistant strap has a surprising amount of flex and strength to it. It is limited to what it can attach to, but it stretched around more than I expected.<\/p>\n<p>When trying to secure the speaker to a railing 4.75 inches in circumference, the strap put up a bit of a fight, but in the end, it latched. Once it makes that connection, it seems quite secure.<\/p>\n<p>If you are packing it for a trip where you don\u2019t want the speaker secured to the exterior of your gear, the simple, compact square shape makes it easy to fit in just about anything.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_Battery_Life_Disappointing_Charge\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Great Battery Life, Disappointing Charge<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-135187\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3d45e5d3.jpg\" alt=\"Tribit StormBox Micro 2 charging a smartphone\" 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The company\u2019s listed battery life for audio playback is 12 hours. To test this, I listened to multiple genres of music at a volume of 65%. After listening for eight and a half hours, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 still had 70% of the battery remaining. It\u2019s safe to say the 4700mAh \/ 3.6V battery will last for a day trip.<\/p>\n<p>I was genuinely excited about this speaker\u2019s ability to function as a power bank. Unfortunately, this feature didn\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n<p>After testing the speaker\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/SdqoKp5uOJI?feature=share\">IP67 water-resistant rating<\/a>, it no longer outputs power. To clarify, I only tested it within the conditions an IP67-rated device can undergo; nothing past that. I could still use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/211843\/usb-type-c-explained-what-it-is-and-why-youll-want-it\/\">USB-C port<\/a> to charge the speaker, but when I plugged my phone into that same (and only) port, it no longer outputs the 10W it claimed to.\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"SdqoKp5uOJI\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/SdqoKp5uOJI\/hqdefault.jpg');\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>Even when the power bank feature functioned, it was inconsistent. My phone would charge for a few seconds and then disconnect. Those few seconds of charging were lovely, but then I was left very disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>To me, it was more than a gimmick feature; it was a safety net. Having the peace of mind that comes with knowing you won\u2019t have to face an emergency with a dead phone is something I didn\u2019t take lightly. Promising me this and then not delivering tainted my view of the entire product. I would rather not have this feature at all over being given a false sense of security.<\/p>\n<p>If your charging feature does function, I would rely on this speaker as a power backup only since there is no guarantee it will remain working. Don\u2019t leave for a day trip with your phone at 30% with the intent of using the charging function. I recommend you bring along a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/770220\/best-portable-charger\/\">dedicated battery bank<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respectable_Audio_Quality\"><\/span>Respectable Audio Quality<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-135190\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1def4ebd.jpg\" alt=\"Back of Tribit Speaker where Bass Outputs\" 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With how wildly audio performance ranges in this size of speakers, it\u2019s hard to know what to expect. The StormBox Micro 2\u2019s audio can be summed up by saying you get well-rounded sound within most of the volume range, and the bass packs a serious punch for its size.<\/p>\n<p>The bass is projected out the back of the speaker rather than the front. I expected this to muddle the audio as the sound waves bounced back towards the speaker, but this isn\u2019t a problem until played above 70% volume.<\/p>\n<p>You do gain some additional richness in the bass when strapped onto something that doesn\u2019t cover the rear output.<\/p>\n<p>There is plenty of detail in the audio, but again, that is only up to a certain volume. Voices and bass seem to peak at about 70% volume. Anything past that starts to get muddy.<\/p>\n<p>The StormBox Micro 2\u2019s 10-watt output power gets you more volume than the previous model\u2019s 9 watts. While this sounds good, there aren\u2019t many times I would recommend playing this speaker at max volume because of the murky sound quality. The extra power does play into having more dynamic audio than the original StormBox Micro.<\/p>\n<p>The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is on the upper end of audio performance for the size, and it is definitely one of the best options you can find at the $70 price point.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mostly_Functional_Multipurpose_Button\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">The Mostly Functional Multipurpose Button<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-135194\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/27c55bdc.png\" alt=\"Tribit speaker attached to a bike handle\" 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\">Tribit<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are a lot of commands included by using the speaker\u2019s multifunction button. With the play\/pause button being arguably the most important, it\u2019s convenient that it is a single press.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/26108\/how-to-shop-for-a-commuter-bike\/\">biking with your Stormbox Micro 2 strapped to your handlebar, it\u2019s quite convenient to be able to skip songs with just one button. Pressing and holding activates your voice assistant, pressing twice skips to the next song, and pressing three times takes you to the previous track.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s quite common for the speaker to output a different command than you expect. If you are trying to skip a song by pressing twice, it often only registers one press and therefore pauses the music. It doesn\u2019t just mess up a fraction of the time; it\u2019s a toss-up whether you will get the result you want.<\/p>\n<p>The nice thing about this set of commands is that anything that can be done with your speaker can be undone by your speaker as well. If you accidentally skip a song you were enjoying while trying to go to a previous track, you can get back to the correct song without having to pull out your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, this button quirk isn\u2019t such an issue in conversation mode. Here, one press answers a call while a press and hold rejects it. The speaker always seems to get press and hold commands right, so there is little risk of rejecting a call you mean to answer or vice versa.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_Modes\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Connectivity Modes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have two of these speakers, you can connect them in party mode or stereo mode. Just make sure to note that this can only be done with two speakers of the exact same model. You can\u2019t pair a Stormbox Micro 2 and an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VSPPQXC?tag=lsmedia-13140-20\">original Stormbox Micro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Party mode allows you to spread out speakers to cover more ground. The same audio will be played through both speakers, so you can use two of these small speakers to keep an entire backyard party lively.<\/p>\n<p>It is activated by pressing the Bluetooth button on one speaker for five seconds, then pressing the Bluetooth button on the other speaker for just one second. Once a speaker says \u201cparty mode,\u201d you\u2019ll know the pairing was successful.<\/p>\n<p>Stereo mode sets one speaker to the left audio channel and the other to the right, which creates a more dimensional audio experience.<\/p>\n<p>To set the speakers to stereo mode, they must first be connected in party mode. From here, you tap one of the speakers\u2019 Bluetooth buttons and you will hear an audio cue to confirm it\u2019s in stereo mode.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Tribit_Stormbox_Micro_2_Compares_to_the_Competition\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">How the\u00a0Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 Compares to the Competition<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-135188\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/6b711b2a.jpg\" alt=\"Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Next to the JBL Clip 4\" 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The closest comparison on the market is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/800366\/jbl-clip-4-review\/\"> JBL Clip 4<\/a>. They were both designed to take on the go, and they both have IP67 ratings.<\/p>\n<p>While the clip on the JBL is easier to interact with, it is more restrictive of what it can attach to than the Tribit. The flexible nature of the Tribit strap allows it to follow the contours of more complex attachment surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>As far as sound quality is concerned, they are both near the top of the leaderboards for the price point.<\/p>\n<p>At full volume, the JBL Clip 4 sounds clearer than the Tribit. With that said, from low volume to about 70% or 80% volume, the Tribit sounds more dynamic.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_buy_the_Tribit_StormBox_Micro_2\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Should you buy the Tribit StormBox Micro 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you like to listen to music while out in the world, yes, consider the<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tribit-StormBox-Portable-Speaker-Built\/dp\/B09Q59321N?tag=lsmedia-13140-20\"> Tribit StormBox Micro 2<\/a>. It\u2019s lightweight, waterproof, easy to strap onto gear, and the sound quality is fantastic for the size. Remember to cap the volume to around 70% or 80% to keep the integrity of the audio.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of the phone charging capability, just try not to get your hopes up. Even if it functions at first, know that it isn\u2019t very reliable.<\/p>\n<p>You can still enjoy this speaker if you\u2019re not the outdoorsy type. The Tribit StormBox Micro 2\u2019s party and stereo modes are great for backyard hangouts.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you bike, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/32561\/heres-how-to-prepare-for-your-first-day-hike\/\">hike<\/a>, or just like to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/81234\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-campfire-cooking\/\">sit around a campfire<\/a>, consider this speaker. Just make sure to weigh the pros and cons while considering how you plan to use it.<\/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>Dynamic, energetic sound quality<\/li>\n<li>IP67 waterproof rating<\/li>\n<li>Low price point for the audio quality<\/li>\n<li>Party\/stereo modes<\/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>Audio quality decreases at high volumes<\/li>\n<li>Multifunction button confuses commands<\/li>\n<li>Power Bank was finicky, then stopped working<\/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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