For a tiny Bluetooth speaker, the $50 Tribit StormBox Micro has plenty to offer. It’s fully waterproof, has a built-in tear-resistant strap, and can work as a speakerphone. It also sounds quite good for its size, with reasonably rich low-mids and lows paired with crisp, clear vocals. There’s little to complain about here, but there’s also little that separates the StormBox Micro from other affordable portable speakers like the $60 Sony SRS-XB13 and the $40 JBL Go 3.Small and Rugged Available in black or orange, the StormBox Micro measures 3.9 by 3.9 by 1.4 inches (HWD) and weighs 9.1 ounces, with a rounded square shape. Its exterior is fabric with matte silicone; the fabric grille covers an upward-facing 9-watt mono driver and holds a set of minimal controls. A central multifunction button covers playback, track navigation, call management, and voice assistants depending on how many taps or longer presses you give it, and plus/minus buttons adjust volume. The bottom panel houses r...
The portable Tribit StormBox Micro speaker delivers full-sounding audio from a weatherproof frame for just $50.
Solid audio performance for the size; Waterproof build; Speakerphone functionality
Can distort at maximum volume