Tribit’s StormBox range has long been the go-to answer for people who want a lot of speaker without paying a lot for it. The new StormBox Max, launched on September 28, 2026, pushes that idea further up the size chart: a 60W portable that the company says is built to deliver “bigger, richer sound at home or on the go”, while still weighing just 1.2kg.
Five drivers, one cylinder
The enclosure measures 20.3 x 10.9 x 10.9 cm (hwd), and inside it Tribit has packed a 30W woofer backed by four 7.5W silk-dome tweeters. Tribit’s product page pitches the result as 360° sound, promising “powerful, room-filling audio”. On paper that driver count is generous for a speaker of this footprint, and the tweeter array is clearly meant to spread the treble around rather than beam it in one direction.
A physical bass knob
The most hands-on feature is XBass 2.0, a ±5-step knob that dials the low end up or down. According to Tribit’s FAQ, each step shifts the bass by 1.25dB, so the company suggests turning it several steps at a time to really hear the change. A separate EQ button toggles between the ‘Signature’ and ‘Outdoor’ sound modes, and deeper tweaking is available in the Tribit App.
Connectivity built for groups
- Bluetooth 6.0 with a range of up to 45 metres, supporting the AAC and SBC codecs
- A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP profiles, including hands-free calling
- TWS pairing for a left/right stereo pair of two speakers
- Auracast, letting 100+ compatible speakers play in sync
That Auracast support matters more than it might seem. Instead of tying you to a proprietary party mode, it uses the open broadcast standard, so large multi-speaker setups are possible with any compatible device that supports it.
Battery and toughness
Tribit quotes up to 20 hours of playback, measured with the default EQ at 50 per cent volume. Charging goes through USB-C and a full top-up takes four hours. The same port doubles as a 5V/1A output, so the StormBox Max can act as an emergency power bank for your phone. An auto power-off kicks in after 15 minutes without an audio signal to save the battery.
For outdoor use, the speaker carries an IP68 dust and water rating, which Tribit says makes it “ideally suited to outdoor adventures” — beach, poolside or campsite, it shouldn’t flinch.
Price and availability
The StormBox Max went on sale at launch for £100 / $130, with Tribit’s US store listing it at $129.99. On its own site Tribit also ran an early-bird promotion from 9/28 to 10/4, offering 30% off. For that money, a 60W, IP68 speaker with Auracast and a real bass dial looks like a strong play in the crowded mid-range Bluetooth speaker market.
