Tribit - Stormbox Micro 2

Stormbox Micro 2! Since you have the budget, buy 2 of them for a good TWS setup

Sorry, I assumed Stormbox Micro 2 when you mentioned Stormbox 2, my bad. I think it would have similar sound signature and quality yet louder than micro 2. You can safely go with that. Usually Stormbox series are for outdoors and XSound series for indoors.

Not quite “audiophile“ but one can actually enjoy good music with Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. If you looking to buy Marshall Willen, go for this instead

Better go for Stormbox Micro2. Same sound quality but cheaper and you can pair 2 of them to make a stereo speaker

Bro motion 300 doesn't come close to Flip 6 in the terms of clarity, instrument separation and bass, but still jbl is a little bit harsh. My first Bluetooth speaker was tribit stormbox micro 2, a bit smaller than average portable speakers and I love it's sound profile it was best to my ears. Later on I tried tribit sound plus, JBL flip 6, motion 300, and currently I'm having Bose SoundLink flex Gen 2. Bose is not everyone it doesn't have a bright sound. And the soundstage is narrow but still somehow it's favorite to Many. I didn't try tribit stormbox flow but I heard it has same sound profile as tribit stormbox micro 2. Tribit sound plus is also called audiophile level speaker so you can try sound plus 2. Motion 300 bass some time so bad that unbearable.

Tribit stormbox micro 2. Don't think about any other.

Tribit stormbox micro 2. If only for audio. Because it lags in video. But sound quality is top notch

How Micro are we talking about? Xiaomi has some really small good sound BT speakers. Maybe about 2.5 inches in diameter. However for a more surprising sound to size ratio plus quality it's the tribit stormbox micro 2 for me as well...

I second this. Been on the same dilemma and found the Tribit the best balance for a small speaker. And the App Equalizer saves the settings on the device itself which is an underrated feature

Tribit Stormbox micro 2. That's good for the shower...

Cant beat this one i use it almost every day at work

I have the Stormbox Blast and Micro 2. Good enough for me.

I have Tribit StormBox Micro 2 you can check that out

I think if you must be at that tiny size, you might wanna get another EWA A106. Smaller than, but sounds WAY better than, my wife's Marsboy which I HATED. However, at 4.10 x 3.92 x 1.68, I think the Tribit Micro 2 + EQ + boundary effect (placed 12" from a corner or at least a wall) + 30%+ volume level gives you a satisfying sound. Not impressive bass, but not depressive either like most tiny speakers. (At very low volume levels, NO bass at all. By 50%, you get a full sound including low midbass.

I ordered 12/30, delivered 1/11. DEFINTELY king of SQ for size AND price. It's not audiophile quality, but it sounds VERY good, especially indoors. It has surprising bass using boundary effect (place 12" from a corner or wall), and the dedicated tweeter produces highs I'm not used to in a small BT speaker. It sounds so good I don't need to EQ like on the Tribit Micro 2 and Brane X which both REQUIRE EQ. After EQ the Brane X sounds AMAZING, bass and overall sound is in a whole other category. I actually planned on using the Brane X as a travel speaker, my wife said out of the question. So I ordered both the Tribit Micro 2 and the Sound Outdoor for different space constraints, but after hearing both, I'll ALWAYS make room for the Sound Outdoor. I don't see myself settling for the Micro 2's sound… I can make 53 cubic inches of space (2-5/8 x 2-5/8 x 7-3/4"), maybe even take it in my computer bag. I ordered another one, the price can't be beat for this level of quality.

I haven't heard the Klipsch, but I prefer the sound of the SL Micro 2 to the Clip 5. It pushes more bass and has more treble clarity, and the mids aren't as "in your face" or as prominent as they are with the Clip 5. The SL Micro does a great job of sounding bigger than it looks.

Man, they're pretty darn close. Out of the box, the TSM2 is pushing a bit more mid-range. The SL Micro 2 has a similar profile to the SL Flex and Plus. With a little EQ, you can almost get them to sound the same. They both get to about 110-115SPL at max volume, but the Bose stays much cleaner at higher volumes. The TSM2 distorts quicker. That said, I ran a battery test on the Bose at 80dB from one metre away, and it only lasted for four and a half hours. Wish I had a pair to try them out in stereo, but currently just have one of each!

Slam dunk…agreed, best choice.

I have the Tribit Micro 2 and it’s awesome. For something even lighter, I have the Sony XB100 and I really like it. It has a convenient strap as well.

i don’t understand what you are expecting. it’s physics really, you need size and weight to have a legit good speaker. micro has the whole package of punching above its weight *for its size*. that’s always the expectation in reviews. it’s ultra portable. there are other class of speakers in between the micro and motion+ around 600g that you might prefer. that’s soundcore motion 300, b&o a1, bose sound link flex, and many others. also, the uboom L battery already died? sheesh.

I have a pair of stormbox micro 2 and a stormbox blast 2... the micros are best in class for the size.. the blast 2 is a bass cannon.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is amazing... I have one and it sounds better than my jbl clip 4 or some skull candy bt speakers I have that are of similar size.. the tribit sounds clear and has more bass.

I use a tribit xsound mega.. if he thinks about motion+ has deep bass, he ain't heard nothing yet lol... and yep.. no other small speaker will sound as good as the micro 2.

The stormbox micro 2 is a great option but I personally just replaced mine with a soundcore glow mini. I was having serious battery drainage issues with the micro 2 after two years and I personally find the glow mini to sound better with the right EQ. The lights are also a nice addition in the shower.

Third ⬆️ for the Tribit - small and has great sound. I have a few others but this is the one I usually reach for

I tried 7 out of the Top 25 list. Only kept Stormbox Micro 2. Genuinely stunning sound for such a tiny form factor.

Imo only the Micro 2. But those are MEGA S-Tier.

I third this, just got.it two weeks ago to replace a lost JBL Clip 3. This Tribit is incredible, my wife couldn't believe the sound out of this thing

If you’re moving around a speaker I’d say go with Earfun Uboom X. I have an older Playbar with gen 3 subs and 2 Play:1’s. Also have a One in the kitchen as well as One in the bathroom. They do fine. I just have other speakers that sound just as good or even better without having connectivity issues. I run Tribit Stormbox Blast (original) and 2 Stormbox Micro 2’s. No way I’d recommend the Move 2. The era 300 especially in a pair are a great pair, but that’s just so much money for entry audiophile equipment.

I use dual Tribit StormBox Micro 2. More info @ [https://youtu.be/2dXVm38UOs4](https://youtu.be/2dXVm38UOs4)

I have 2 of them for TWS.

If budget is no issue, the Tribit Micro 2 is the best you can get.

Micro(2), Blast(2) and Lava are great. XSound Plus (2) and Stormbox(2) alright, but there are better speakers in that size imo. Stormbox Mini(2) just blows.

Tribit Micro 2 is great. The Soundcore Select 4 isn't bad either and only half the price.

Seconded for the Micro 2. I even got a second one just for party/stereo mode at home. When I travel I only bring one. Only thing is (in my case, for dance parties or something similar), JBL is nice people it's so popular and more than likely multiple people will have one and you can link em all for a mega party mode lol.

I do, Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. But I'm more niche, I travel to dance festivals with music so we have it playing in the hotel room, to do dance videos etc

EWA A106 Pro is absolutely tiny and packs a punch for its size. 176g. My personal favorite, great quality for its size (better than JBL, Bose) is the Tribit StormBox Micro 2. 310g. The sound quality is surprisingly good. Not as well-known as JBL and Bose, but I watched a bunch of comparison reviews, this one came out on top.

I have both the Soundcore Select 4 go and the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. If you need something louder(it’s really loud) with a bit better sound quality, the Stormbox Micro 2 is your best bet. I bought the Soundcore Select 4(TikTok shop for $10) and really like it. It gets decently loud and can fill up a quiet room to a good extent. The build quality is really nice and the water resistance works perfectly. I fully submerged it and it was fine(floats too). If you’re looking for something not too fancy then this is a good choice. Check out [speaker rankings](https://www.speakerranking.com/pocket-size/). It has more info than you will need.

Tribit strapped to my bike most of the time it’s pretty awesome!

Tribit stormbox micro 2 X2 They are killer in stereo and stereo covers a wide area. Bonus, they fit in nearly any space you have in the luggage

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Good form factor and sound quality, could strap to something on your gear or just place it as you go. 

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, is currently on sale for $50 on Amazon

Currently, I'm not using any of the portable ones, since I've not being going anywhere. At home I have speakers in every room. But my favorites would be the Tribit Stormbox Blast and Stormbox Micro 2

I fully understand your perspective. I own a Motion Boom myself and I had the same thing, until I bought my Luna which impressed me a good amount and the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 which blew me away and did give me that excitement the boom also gave me upon purchase. The earfun Uboom L and Uboom X are pretty unbeatable for the price for sure, I simply just never considered the Uboom L. I will maybe in the future check it out tho, I am really curious.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the best choice for what you are looking for. It is consistently recommended here on Reddit because it has great bass for it's size and just sounds better than the rest.

Tribit Micro is a great pocket speaker. Earfun Uboom X is a high value bass blaster. Bose soundlink flex is a nice middle ground speaker and the JBL flip & Charge have good bass for the size.

That is a tiny speaker, does not have much bass at all. You might want to check out a JBL flip 5 if you like that "JBL Sound". The Tribit Stormbox micro 2 has deeper bass than the clip if you want an ulltrportable.

New Pill is supposed to be decent. Bose Flex is a nice compact speaker that fits in backback too. Earfun uboom L is that weight category and a good budget option. I have a Soundcore Motion Plus that has worked well for a few years. It is a heavy little speaker compared to the ones mentioned above. I have a little Tribit stormbox mico for crusin on the bike that does a good job for it's small size.

> tribit xsound plus Not sure about the new X-sound plus 2. I had a little Tribit Xsound go that was fairly neutral and own a Tribit Micro that is great for the size. I would not call them "dark" or bass heavy. Just kind of flat. I think you would want to use the eq and cut the highs if you are sensitive to those frequencies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8tm3FwCkWM I had big ass Tribit Blast that really thumped but it is not "portable". Bose soundlink Flex is probably going to sound better but it is $150 and the Tribit is half the price. In the sub $100 range the Soundcore motion Boom is still a contender if you like the bass.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 decent for the size and weight. I use one on the bike sometimes. .6lbs. Earfun uboom L and the JBL Flip are good soda can size speakers. Both are under 2lbs. Of the speakers you have in mind I would go for the 2.1lb JB charge 6 over the heavy suckers. The Soundcore Moton Boom 2 Is a good & relatively lightweight camping speaker if you want bass. Not too fancy or expensive. 3.6lbs. That is the heaviest speaker I would want to hike with.

Manufactures do not always rate "watts" the same and often exaggerate the numbers. The off-brand 200watt BT speaker might have 10 watts rms. Tribit Micro is a decent speaker for the size. The smaller Select go 5 will be easier to clip to a belt but I would prefer the bass from the Tribit.

> Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 I second this. I have two for stereo mode and it sounds amazing.

Mine crackles even after putting my phone next to it (6 months of use )

Depends on your use case. I've got the tribit stormbox micro 2 but it's honestly rarely used for its intended purposes. My other speakers such as the Soundcore Boom 2 are small and light enough to carry around.

That's the point. I don't really use it. There are many of us in this reddit community that collect Bluetooth speakers as a hobby. The tribit stormbox micro 2 is a highly regarded speaker so I purchased one.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Or JBL Clip5. Tribit goes a touch deeper. JBL got better dynamics

**Context** I have previously owned the Soundcore Motion+ and Uboom L (Oluv's firmware. The issue with these speakers is that they were too heavy to carry along for short trips (especially air travel without check-in). The side/downgrade from the Motion+ to the Uboom L and eventually the Micro 2 is to find a speaker that will be light and small enough to carry around. Sound-wise, i was pretty satisfied with both the Motion+ and Uboom L. The Motion+ for it's deep bass and the Uboom L for it's clarity. Both were very very impressive, and sounded much bigger than what they were. **Situation** The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 had rave reviews everywhere, so when my Uboom L's battery went kaput, i went straight to purchase a Micro 2. When i got it, I was very satisfied with the size and the weight. Then I tried to play some music and I was completely underwhelmed. The Micro 2 sounded like a small speaker. The mid-bass kick was impressive for something it's size, but everything else sounded poor. The sub-bass is almost non-existent. The mids are very forward and rough but sounds masked. As if the speaker was put through a filter to make everything sound FM Radio like. I had expected much better from the rave reviews, but this doesn't even come close to either of my previous speakers. Major disappointment **Complication** So now I'm debating to get something better. Within the Micro's size and weight, is there anything that is significantly better? Or size remains king and I have to go with something bigger to get the sound I want? It looks like i can't get anything significantly better at this size since the Micro's already seems top pick. The JBL Flip 7 looks great and seems to have gotten really good reviews as well but as much as possible i want the portability of the Micro 2. **TLDR**: Had Motion+ and Uboom L previously. Bought Micro 2 because of the portability. Foudn out I didnt like the SQ and it sounds like a small speaker. Is size king and I just need a bigger speaker to get that sound?

I understand tinier, but not tinny. At this point, it isn't much of an upgrade from Macbook Air speakers.

I didnt think the micro2 sounded that bad but i did think the Bose Micro sounded a bit better. Just a more comfortable balanced sound

The JBL Flip 6 is my go-to, loud, waterproof, and lasts all day. If you’re on a tighter budget, the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 punches way above its price.

The JBL Flip 6 is my go-to, loud, waterproof, and lasts all day. If you’re on a tighter budget, the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 punches way above its price.

The JBL Flip 6 is my go-to, loud, waterproof, and lasts all day. If you’re on a tighter budget, the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 punches way above its price.

Own both. They are pretty loud for the size. I prefer micro 2 that sounds pretty warm. But clip 5 is very convenient with the carabiner offering more highs. Sure a bigger will sound better outdoor.

In the right price it would be perfect. It seems a bright speaker. In terms of bass I wasn't expecting that tribit micro 2 would be deeper at least by a bit. I like trying new little speakers but Micro 2 is the only that's stuck with me for a long time.

Micro 2 is the most of what you can get at this size. Every else sounds tinier. I think your ear is used to hear more complete sound and details with the bigger speakers. You wrote that you liked motion plus for the deep bass. Think that motion plus is considered bass light compared to other speakers this size. So everything is a perspective.

I got a tribit storm box micro 2 that’s copped loads of dust and rain and still goes strong

Second this. The soundcore select 4 go is good, but it isnt NEARLY as good as the tribit stormbox micro 2

I've got a bit of a problem with Bluetooth speakers in that I own loads of them 🫣😂 my current favourites are the tribit stormbox micro 2 which is a tiny always with you speaker perfect for the shower and background music when I'm working. The other one is the uboomL which is a bit larger but still portable sounds amazing and the battery seems to go forever

Soundcore boom 2, jbl xtreme 4, tribit stormbox flow, tribit stormbox micro 2, bose soundlink max, jbl boombox 3 The best battery life speakers that i own.

It went from overpriced to even more overpriced🤣 Putting bluetooth 6.0 on a bad speaker won't make it good Get a tribit strombox micro 2 instead

I've got two of those speakers (the Micro 2 and the UBoom L). They're great speakers. For larger BT speaker needs, I have my second and still-working Mifa Wildbox, which has some minor DIY modifications. I'm curious about the Uboom X, but I don't think SWMBO will approve me buying another BT speaker ... :-).

There's a test on Youtube where a number of those speakers was involved. The ones that stuck out at me were the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 (I own one now) and the Marshal Willen. [I Compared 10 Mini Bluetooth Speakers to Find the BEST!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paK2cE34yPE&t=26s)

Out of those choices, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 and the Marshall Willen sound the best with most music. The new Bose Soundlink Micro 2 supposedly sounds a bit better than the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 but is also more expensive. The others are just screech-machines outdoors IMO, but as always, YMMV. I might be a bit biased, as I've owned and used a Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 for over 3 years now. Hmm.. hey Tribit, it's time to come out with the Micro 3 :-)

Like others have done, I'd recommend the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. And yes, I own and use one.

I'd say it has a nice warm tone, that seems to be well-suited for how I use it, usually fastened to my belt when hashing or hiking.

Micro 2 gets really loud for its size. 10w sounds fake it sounds more like 15-20w. But I would rather get tribit flow for the battery life.

?? Tribit has the best battery of all the boombox out there.

Probably because of the lights. It gets really bright. You can turn it off anytime. This thing lasts a full work shift at 50% vol and will have 60% battery left in my experience

Nothing comes close to tribit micro 2's sound quality in pocket sized category

inside the shower the best options are tribit micro 2 or soundcore motion 300 outside shower the best option is earfun uboom x. soundcore boom 2 is great as well, but if you have the space, always go for the uboom x, it's a completely different league.

best choice 100%

micro 2 or motion 300 are the best small budget options

he never said what exact size he is looking for. i consider the motion 300 as a small portable speaker. i use mine for travelling. definitely should get the tribit micro 2 if that is the size he is looking for. that thing is just sweet. personally i wouldn't go any smaller than that.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 or Soundcore Motion 300 are the best options. jbl clip 4 is overpriced trash :D

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the answer. I know, because I bought every decently-reviewed micro BT speaker on Amazon last year, with JBL, Bose, Anker, and a few more, and then spent a couple weeks testing them. The Stormbox Micro 2 was the easily the best IMO. The Bose was my second favorite, but for the price of it I got two TSM 2s. And I did.

I edited the post right after. Stormbox MICRO 2 is what I recommended.

Oh, true…that 106 is minuscule, and my iPhone 11’s speaker sounds better. The Micro 2 is a bit larger, but sounds a million times better.

TRIBIT StormBox Micro 2. In Orange. This is the answer.

I’ve owned the 300, and have a pair of Flex 2s I got on sale. If money is tight, the 300 is a good alternative to the Bose Flex. I also have a pair of Stormbox Micro 2s as well. Paired…they beat a solo 300, but not the Flex. I still love them for sound, portability, and cost.

The black colourway is on sale at [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com) for $23. I just picked one up to test it against my Stormbox Micro2 speakers. If I don't like it, I'll just return it. I am curious, though...

For $100, it may come down to size for you. You can get a pair of Tribit Stormbox Micro 2s for $100 (I have a pair), and they sound significantly larger and better than their size suggests. Or you could go big (as in HUGE) with a UBoom X. Many here think it's the best peaker on the planet for 100. Alternatively, you could get a Bose SoundLink Flex 2 for around $100 and enjoy the superb, warm Bose signature sound (I also have a pair of those). That being said, $300 will also put you in the league for many other options, both large and small.

Oh, right on! I'm an SEO and deal with theoretical situations like this almost daily (running my own LLM on my MacBook Pro with Python), and I love what you've done here. The results aren't surprising and match what I thought might be the Top Five most loved/commented-on speakers. I've owned several of the speakers on the list and only kept a few, particularly Bose Flex 2s and Tribit Stormbox Micro 2s. I also own a number of high-end WiFi-capable speakers (my entire setup is Apple TV/AirPlay 2 hybrid ecosystem), and I consider my Sonos Move 2s to be among the very best for portable speakers. For the same money, they blow away the Bose Smart Speaker. I've got a Stormbox Lava coming this week, though...along with a Brane X. It'll be interesting to see how those rank in 12 months, considering how new they are.

OK, we have your budget. That's a good start. What's your use case? Where do you listen? What types of music? How portable do you want the speaker? How big is TOO big? I own several Tribit speakers (a pair of Stormbox Micro 2s and a new Lava), as well as Bose (a Smart Speaker and a pair of Flex 2s). I've owned JBLs in the past (Charge 5, Charge 5 WiFi, Flips 2-4) and have nothing against them, but my use case precluded keeping any of the JBLs. I have the paired Micro 2s attached to my sailboat's lifelines in the cockpit for good stereo sound, and down below in the cabins I switch out my pair of Bose Flex 2s with Sony XG300s depending on my mood. If I need loud, it's the Sony's. If I need detail and am playing "quieter" tunes, it's the Flex 2s. On the dock when I'm gardening, washing boats, or entertaining, I pull out the Tribit Lava...or sometimes grab my pair of Sonos Move 2s if I have a group of more than 20 people on the back deck or foredeck (Sea Ranger 52 Trawler) so we can cover both areas.

The last speaker I had with that sort of mount (and a few other mounts) was the Fugoo series from 2018. By the way, they were great-sounding BT speakers. Still are. For biking these days, though, I have a pair of Tribit Stormbox Micro 2s with the "strap" you mentioned that you don't like. That may be your best option these days, though. I can attest to the strength and hold of the new straps...my Micro 2s don't budge when trail riding or going over seriously rough surfaces. And, they sound damned good as a pair.

That's too bad. Funny enough, I just found one of my Fugoos AND its unused mount this past weekend. Gotta' say, though, my pair of Stormbox Micro 2s, paired up, sound better than my 8-year-old Fugoo.

I’ve got the StormBox Micro 2s paired up and strapped to the lifelines in my sailboats cockpit. They’re secure, and sound damned good. That’s my recommendation.

Those Pebbles are decent, and I had the 2.1 setup for my Mac Mini years ago. The PowerBook 14 and 16 speakers are better, though. A lot better. But for $100 you can get a pair of Tribit Stormbox Micro 2s to give you small, portable, stereo sound. I have a pair, and they’re great. Or maybe a B&O A1 Gen. 2 for $140 (new) on Woot. Amazing sound for such a small speaker. I have a pair of those as well. Also, I have wayyyyyy too many speakers!

I also uggest adding in the B&O A1 Gen. 2, which can be had for around $150 these days. I have a pair, and they're my go-to travel companions. They're a bit bigger than most pockets, though...unless you're into dad-style cargo shorts. I have the Select 4 Go and a pair of Stormbox Micro 2s that are damned good, so I think all of your choices are going to be okay.

I've heard the Willen 2 in person (a demo unit) and was impressed with its ability to put out fairly detailed sound, with good low, middle, and high ends. It's well-built and has a terrific battery life (14-18 hours), depending on the type and volume of your music. Also, it's really cool looking and retro. However, at $100, it's also significantly more expensive than its competition, like the Stormbox Micro 2, which buys a pair for the money. (I have a pair, and I love them). To me, it's a toss-up...since a single TSM 2 is "almost" as good as the Willen 2, but for the same amount of money, you can get two Micros and pair them for better stereo sound.

Truly. The only thing I’d add is that the Stormbox Micro 2s (paired) are also absurdly good for their size. And for under $100.

I have owned a number of Tribit speakers over the last few years and they've gotten better and better over time. Currently, I have the Stormbox Micro 2s (pair, on my sailboat), and a Stormbox Lava, for use as an AUX-in portable amp for my EWI, and also for rocking out to dock parties when I don't want to grab my Brane Xs or Move 2s. The Lava's use case for me is just perfect, and I like the style and sound...after setting up a few different flavors of EQ for indoors and outdoors, and musical styles. Those Micro 2s, though? DUDE...I will buy a pair of Micro 3s the minute they come out. Those little fuççers are damned good for how I use them...sailing in all sorts of conditions in San Francisco.

Cheapest & smallest = Soundcore Select 4 Go. Very good for $20. Best sounding & smallest: Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Terrific for around $60. Other contenders include UBoom L, Bose Flex 2, Beats Pill 2024, etc.

I can highly recommend the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It's a great micro-speaker, waterproof, and in a small space with good acoustics, this unit is a beast. That being said, I've got a Bose Portable Smart Speaker in my shower/bathroom since it's WiFi and my boat runs on AirPlay 2. Picked it up (well, a pair) on sale for $39/each.

Are you listening to music and watching movies on a laptop or tablet? As for travel, what's your maximum size? There are lots of options, until you start narrowing down your use case. Since you're coming from a Stormbox Micro, you're going to find a TON of speakers that could work for you. That being said, I have a pair of Micro 2s that, for their size and cost, are terrific.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. Used. OR, Soundcore Select 4 Go NEW for $23. I have a pair, and for the money, they’re great.

The Stormbox Micro 2 is way better, I agree. It’s a fact.

Smaller and lighter than the Stormbox Micro 2 (I own a pair) isn't going to happen if you want anything approaching "listenable" sound. The JBL Go 4 is just "okay," but I think the Soundcore Select 4 Go is much better sounding (I also own one) for less cost.

I have had a number of StormBox Micro speakers, 1 and 2. The 2 is slightly heavier (11 oz), but the sound it produces is remarkable given its size. I can recommend this micro speaker.

I think the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 would be a good option. It's about $50 right now on amazon and is waterproof and small enough to prop up next to your soaps and such. It's also tiny and versatile as a general travel/activity speaker. If you don't mind setting the speaker on the floor, the larger speakers suggested in the other comments would be fine, but I personally would get tired of crouching over all the time to adjust the speaker down there. The JBL is fine, if not a bit overpriced for what you get, and the Boom 2 is great, but oversized for your use case in my opinion.

I have a Stormbox Micro 2 for hikes and quieter indoor activities, but it would leave something to be desired at the beach in terms of volume due to the noise from waves and wildlife. I personally use the Motion Boom and larger boombox speakers for beaches, unless I'm just solo lounging at the beach, then the small speaker would be fine. Depends on what you'll be doing at the beach.

I’m not gonna tell you to or not to take a speaker hiking, but if you are, just make sure to keep volume low and pause it whenever you are walking past or in proximity of other hikers who will not want to hear it. The most non-intrusive way to do what you want is to get some tws earbuds and do a Spotify Jam all listening to the same playlist. Something like the Moondrop Space Travel 2 in transparency mode is a good option. They are around $20 on Aliexpress and you can just get a bunch of them, they are very good for the price. I don’t think anyone here can really stop you from bringing the speaker, but if you are going to bring the speaker anyways, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is a good performing portable speaker that I bring when I don’t want to carry something heavy.

Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 - Compact with surprisingly decent low end Soundcore Boom 2 - Relatively portable w/ great sound Earfun Uboom X - Best overall sound but big Those are just my top choices in terms of price to performance that I’ve found and all have good IP ratings for outdoor use.

Check out the Tribit StormBox Micro 2. It’s small and light enough for one-bagging, but still sounds a lot better than a smartphone speaker. The smaller, lower power stuff isn’t enough of an improvement over a smartphone alone IMO.

Tribit Stormbox micro 2... very portable, water resistant, ncredible sound, build quality, can also charge your phone too.. Going on ~3yrs, great for travel. $40-60.

I just bought this product. It’s solid.

Seconded, this is my onebagging speaker and it's the perfect little size.

Sony’s last wave of portable speakers were not great so I think a lot of people didn’t bother trying the new ones. For context, I prefer not having to mess with EQ to find the best sound, but I will do it to see if there’s any improvement over the default or the included extra bass mode (xbass, ult, etc). Speakers used to need to be EQ’d but the newest ones sound great without needing to mess around (for my ears). For portable, the sony ult field 1 is my sweet spot for sound quality and size. I used to carry around the bose soundlink flex, but it lays flat or on the side while this one can stand straight up, taking much less space. The passive radiators give it a ton of bass and I honestly prefer the sound over the flex. The tribit micro is “smaller” but takes up more space when using. The tribit stormbox 2 is a good budget option. Boom 4 was not worth the price. For home, the partyboxs are great but so big, also too big are the boombox, blast, motion boom plus, etc. The bose soundlink max is big but still pretty small in comparison and it sounds massive. Really easy to take room to room. The speakers that I am looking at that might replace it are the brane x, or the sony ht-ax7 for portable surround. Will be checking out the tribit lava soon.

The Soundcore mini or Tribit Micro are good. They do run off the battery, but my main usuage of a Wonderboom is podcasts in the bathroom while showering or on a home office desk. Most of these speakers get 12 hours of use. So, I just recharge my speaker once a week for roughly an hour.

A lag free Aux like the Motion+ is the best you'll do or similar devices (some boomboxes like Tribit or Earful). Some Aux ports carry lots of lag so you need to look at test specs. Alan Ross at the end of his vids show the Aux lags. VERY useful info.