{"id":560530,"date":"2023-03-07T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/"},"modified":"2023-03-07T14:00:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T11:00:55","slug":"a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Portable Bluetooth Party Starter"},"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-6a3dd2bbd66aa\" 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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#%E2%80%9CA_Portable_Bluetooth_Party_Starter%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Portable Bluetooth Party Starter&#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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#Build_and_Design_Big_Bright_and_Anything_but_Subtle\" >Build and Design: Big, Bright, and Anything but Subtle<\/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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#Connectivity_Barebones_at_Best\" >Connectivity: Barebones at Best<\/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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#Controls_and_the_Tribit_App_Let_the_Light_Show_Begin\" >Controls and the Tribit App: Let the Light Show Begin<\/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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#Sound_Quality_Volume_to_Keep_the_Party_Going\" >Sound Quality: Volume to Keep the Party Going<\/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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#Battery_and_Charging_Pulling_Double_Duty\" >Battery and Charging: Pulling Double Duty<\/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\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Tribit_StormBox_Blast\" >Should You Buy the Tribit StormBox Blast?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-bluetooth-party-starter\/#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%9CA_Portable_Bluetooth_Party_Starter%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Portable Bluetooth Party Starter&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\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>8\/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; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-870582 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/870582\/0fbd9a673231e9fec4b667806d2c2ef4.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker sitting on a workbench\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most Bluetooth speakers are meant for listening on your own or, at most, with a few friends. What if you\u2019re looking to throw an outdoor party, and you want to provide the soundtrack? That seems to be the exact environment that the Tribit StormBox Blast is meant for.<\/p>\n<p>The StormBox Blast isn\u2019t just a pretty face, it\u2019s a monster of a Bluetooth speaker. From the 90 watts of power to the built-in LED light show, this portable powerhouse has all the volume and bass you need for a larger gathering. It\u2019s even got the battery power to back it all up.<\/p>\n<p>Is the StormBox Blast the perfect Bluetooth speaker for everyone, or are the lights and volume overkill?<\/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>Incredibly loud for the size<\/li>\n<li>Powerful bass<\/li>\n<li>IPX7 water resistance is great for pool parties<\/li>\n<li>Lights add a fun element<\/li>\n<li>Handle makes carrying much easier<\/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>Limited to the SBC Bluetooth codec<\/li>\n<li>Lights aren&#8217;t for everyone<\/li>\n<li>Not everyone needs a Bluetooth speaker with this much volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To 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=\"Build_and_Design_Big_Bright_and_Anything_but_Subtle\"><\/span>Build and Design: Big, Bright, and Anything but Subtle<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-870574 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/person-carrying-the-tribit-stormbox-blast-speaker-with-purple-lights.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person carrying the TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker with purple lights\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 8.9 x 16 x 6.4in (226 x 406 x 162mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 11.6lbs (0.45kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP rating:<\/strong> IPX7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Tribit StormBox Blast is big and heavy, measuring 16 inches wide and weighing in at more than 11 pounds. Even looking at the specs before the review unit arrived, I was still surprised at how heavy the speaker felt. The built-in handle helps you carry it, but you\u2019re not going to want to carry it everywhere with you.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s more than just flashy branding to the StormBox name. Tribit says the StormBox Blast is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/209024\/htg-explains-how-water-resistance-ratings-work-for-gadgets\/\">IPX7-rated water-resistant. This means you can submerge the speaker in water for up to 30 minutes, not that you should do this. It should still have you worrying less if you bring the speaker to a pool party.<\/p>\n<p>As if the big, heavy speaker wasn\u2019t already eye-catching, it also has prominent LED lighting to help it stand out even more. There are a total of 32 LEDs, with 15 on each side of the speaker and another pair lighting up the drivers in the center of the speaker.<\/p>\n<p>These speakers automatically flash along with the music in two different modes. Fortunately, you can mostly turn off the lights if you\u2019re not a fan.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_Barebones_at_Best\"><\/span>Connectivity: Barebones at Best<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-870583 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tribit-stormbox-blast-speaker-with-its-cable-and-box.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker with its cable and box\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth version:<\/strong> 5.3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth codec:<\/strong> SBC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth protocol:<\/strong> A2DP, AVRCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the Tribit StormBox Blast has the feel of a \u201cmore of everything\u201d speaker, the company didn\u2019t use this approach when it came to wireless connectivity. The speaker may have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748634\/what-is-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth 5.3, but it hasn\u2019t done much with it, using only the basic SBC codec.<\/p>\n<p>Already having Bluetooth 5.3 means that it\u2019s technically possible for Tribit to add Bluetooth LE Audio and the LC3 codec at a later date, but if the company was planning on this, it likely would have done so by now. For this price, I\u2019d at least like to see AAC, and something like aptX or LDAC would be even better.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, if you\u2019re looking for a higher-fidelity connection to your playback device, you can go the wired route. On the back of the speaker, underneath the waterproof flat, there\u2019s a 3.5mm input to let you plug in your MP3 player or another playback device.<\/p>\n<p>There is no microphone, which means no speakerphone functionality, but also no smart voice assistant functionality. I\u2019m never a big user of these features personally, but they still would have been nice to see included.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_and_the_Tribit_App_Let_the_Light_Show_Begin\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Controls and the Tribit App: Let the Light Show Begin<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-870579 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/top-view-of-the-tribit-stormbox-blast-speaker-showcasing-the-handle-and-buttons.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Top view of the TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker showcasing the handle and buttons\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The controls sit right on top of the box, underneath the handle. You\u2019ll find the power button on the far left, next to the Bluetooth pairing button. On the opposite side of the speaker, the XBass button sits on the right, with the button for switching between various lighting modes next to it.<\/p>\n<p>The trio of main controls sits in the middle of the top panel. This trio consists of a multifunction button in the middle, flanked by volume buttons on either side. For anything else, you\u2019ll need the Tribit app, which is available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/tribit\/id1581568796?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg870567\">iPhone<\/a>\u00a0as well as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.thousandshores.tribit%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The app lets you update the Tribit StormBox Blast\u2019s firmware (an update was available for the review unit I tested), factory reset the speaker, and turn the auto-hibernate feature on or off.<\/p>\n<p>The real reason to use the app is for the equalizer. You get a custom EQ option, as well as some carefully chosen presets. You\u2019ll find standard music genre presets like Jazz and Rock, but also more practical preset options like Audiobook.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, whether you control the lights with the app or the onboard button, modes are limited. Mode 1 uses white lights in the center and colorful light on the sides, while mode 2 uses RGB lighting everywhere. You can also turn the auto-sync lighting off, though the sides still light up every time you adjust the volume.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality_Volume_to_Keep_the_Party_Going\"><\/span>Sound Quality: Volume to Keep the Party Going<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-870581 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tribit-stormbox-blast-speaker-placed-in-a-sitting-area.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker placed in a sitting area.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers:<\/strong> 2x 4.2-inch woofer, 2x 1.2-inch tweeter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power output:<\/strong> 90W (2 x 30W Woofer + 2 x 15W Tweeter\uff09<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The StormBox Blast combines dual 4.2-inch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/354985\/what-are-woofers-mid-range-speakers-and-tweeters\/\">woofers with a pair of 1.2-inch tweeters, using a combined 90 watts of power. If that sounds like a high wattage for a Bluetooth speaker, it\u2019s because it is. And yes, it gets loud.<\/p>\n<p>That said, this speaker has more to offer than just sheer volume. It fills a room in a way that few Bluetooth speakers do. Since this is still only 16 inches wide, it doesn\u2019t sound especially wide, but it does sound big, with a surprising amount of bass, even before you enable the XBass feature.<\/p>\n<p>To test the range of the StormBox Blast, I listened to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3XAhEUHt3zY\">Change<\/a>.\u201d This is a song that changes quite a bit throughout its runtime, both in tempo and the overall sonic character of the music. The StormBox Blast held up admirably, shining in particular when the song kicks it up near the end.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-870578\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/side-of-the-tribit-stormbox-blast-speaker.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Side of the TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker\" 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 \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next up, I played the sprawling \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3peXVev93zI\">Il Mostro Atomico<\/a>\u201d by Fu Manchu. The song starts slowly, but the\u00a0 StormBox Blast makes it sound colossal when the song kicks into gear. You can hear the bass player sliding a note down the neck a few times during the intro. This is rarely audible in Bluetooth speakers, even big ones, so it was nice to hear.<\/p>\n<p>After a while, I switched over to Inkswel\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CLMmK-gWR14\">House on a Hill<\/a>.\u201d The StormBox Blast handled the transition over to hip-hop beats just as well as it did the previous songs. The transients on the percussive elements popped without sounding overly loud, and the bass line has plenty of low-end depth.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t often use the XBass feature while testing, nor did I switch EQ modes. One thing I did notice is that XBass works better as a fix when you place the speaker somewhere bass response suffers. If you look at it as a tool and not a feature, it\u2019s much more usable.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_and_Charging_Pulling_Double_Duty\"><\/span>Battery and Charging: Pulling Double Duty<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-870576 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ports-on-the-back-of-the-tribit-stormbox-blast-speaker.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Ports on the back of the TriBit StormBox Blast Speaker\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To 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\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery capacity:<\/strong> 3.6V*9 2200mAh<\/li>\n<li><strong>External charging power:<\/strong> 5V USB-C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Tribit StormBox offers up to 30 hours of battery life. The problem is this always varies with volume, and with just how loud the StormBox can get, it\u2019s likely even more variable here. During my testing, I got around 25 hours, but this was after several listening sessions at a high volume.<\/p>\n<p>Because the battery is so large, it takes a little longer to charge than your typical Bluetooth speaker. While many speakers charge in around two hours, the Tribit StormBox Blast takes around 4.5 hours to charge from completely empty to full. If you\u2019re going out and about, it\u2019d be wise to keep a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/770220\/best-portable-charger\/\">portable charging option handy.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is you can put that battery to work elsewhere. Pull back the waterproof flap on the back of the speaker, and you\u2019ll find a USB-C port that you can use to charge your other devices. Obviously, this means less overall playtime, but it\u2019s handy to have a power bank with you when you need it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Tribit_StormBox_Blast\"><\/span>Should You Buy the Tribit StormBox Blast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tribit-StormBox-Blast-Portable-Speaker\/dp\/B09PMYTJD2?tag=lsmedia-14216-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/870567\/tribit-stormbox-blast-review\/\">Tribit StormBox Blast is big, loud, and surprisingly good sounding. Sure, I can complain about the lack of Bluetooth codecs, but at least with Bluetooth 5.3, this is something Tribit could theoretically address down the road, and it sounds good enough that most won\u2019t care.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the key decision here doesn\u2019t have anything to do with how good the speaker is, but with whether it\u2019s the appropriate speaker for you. For example, I tend to use Bluetooth speakers for quieter listening, often alone or with a few other people. For me, as much as I like it, the StormBox Blast would be too much.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if you\u2019re constantly wishing you had a more powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker, the StormBox Blast is absolutely among the best options you\u2019ll find for the price.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">\nRating: <strong>8\/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; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, approaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\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>Incredibly loud for the size<\/li>\n<li>Powerful bass<\/li>\n<li>IPX7 water resistance is great for pool parties<\/li>\n<li>Lights add a fun element<\/li>\n<li>Handle makes carrying much easier<\/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>Limited to the SBC Bluetooth codec<\/li>\n<li>Lights aren&#8217;t for everyone<\/li>\n<li>Not everyone needs a Bluetooth speaker with this much volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(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', '335401813750447');\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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