Tribit StormBox Mini+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 12W Wireless Speaker, BTS33

Pros

• Drop resistance durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Multiple reviews now report that the StormBox Mini+ shrugs off everyday knocks, with at least one drop from several feet onto concrete leaving only minor cosmetic effects and no impact on functionality, supporting its reputation as a tough little speaker.
• USB-C charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviewers appreciate that the StormBox Mini+ uses modern USB-C for charging, viewing it as a convenient upgrade over older micro USB ports and an easy way to keep the speaker topped up.
• Voice clarity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Recent listening tests emphasize how clearly the StormBox Mini+ renders voices and sung vocals, keeping lyrics intelligible and high notes smooth without harshness even on dense, energetic tracks.
• Bluetooth connection stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  Bluetooth connectivity remains quick and reliable, with users reporting fast pairing, automatic reconnection to previously paired phones, and no notable dropouts in typical indoor or yard use, and this review’s extended testing with Bluetooth 5.4 further supports its stability.
• Water resistance rating ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.8
  An IPX7 rating continues to hold up in practice, with owners using the StormBox Mini+ in pools, bathrooms, and outdoors, and this review confirming it can float and bob in water without damage, reinforcing that it shrugs off splashes, condensation, and brief immersion.
• Setup simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  Setup is typically straightforward, with this review reiterating that there is no complicated configuration required and that pairing and playback are quick and easy.
• Detail retrieval ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Reviews consistently highlight the Mini+ for impressive clarity, with this comparison to UE's Miniroll noting that while it does not quite reach that rival's midrange refinement, instruments and vocals still sound more articulate than expected from such an inexpensive, ultra compact Bluetooth speaker across jazz, pop, and vocal tracks.
• Handle or strap quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  The built-in strap is frequently praised as a practical touch, making it easy to hang the Mini+ from hooks, backpacks, belts, tents, or boats, and recent feedback adds that it is comfortable to hold in one hand, enhancing its grab-and-go convenience.
• Inter-speaker connectivity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Pairing two StormBox Mini+ units for stereo is reported to be straightforward and stable, creating a more immersive left right spread, though this review notes that using the 3.5 millimeter aux input disables Bluetooth and therefore prevents dual speaker stereo when listening over a wired connection.
• Wired input availability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Listeners appreciate the inclusion of a 3.5 millimeter aux input on the StormBox Mini+, noting that it is a rare feature among waterproof Bluetooth speakers and serves as a handy backup for laptops, older devices, or situations where wireless use is inconvenient or unavailable.
• App reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviewers describe the Tribit companion app as clean and user friendly, offering reliable EQ controls, presets, and firmware updates that work smoothly without connection issues.
• Bass performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  For its small size, the Mini+ is frequently praised for satisfying bass, with recent reviews noting that it keeps up well with basslines and sub-bass in modern tracks, even if it cannot match the sheer low-end slam of larger speakers.
• Float capability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviews now note that the StormBox Mini+ floats when dropped into water and can bob on the surface of a sink or pool, providing extra peace of mind for poolside, bathroom, and summer use.
• Voice assistant responsiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Using the multifunction button, reviewers report that the StormBox Mini+ reliably triggers phone based assistants like Siri with audible tones confirming when the assistant is ready, making voice control a convenient extra feature.
• Value for money ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.4
  At around forty dollars, the StormBox Mini+ bundles waterproofing, lights, app based EQ, and solid battery life, and some reviewers call it a WIRED favorite that undercuts better known rivals, but others argue that its very thin, phone like sound quality undermines those strengths so much that it may not feel like a good deal even when heavily discounted for listeners who care about rich, full music playback.
• Design & aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  The StormBox Mini+ has a compact, rugged design with a fabric wrapped body, chunky front buttons, RGB style lighting, and a handy strap, and reviewers consistently praise its solid build, nice feeling materials, and overall attractive look for the price, making it feel more premium than many budget Bluetooth speakers.
• On-device controls ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Large, clearly separated buttons for power, Bluetooth, lighting, and volume make it easy to control the StormBox Mini+ directly on the speaker, and reviewers praise the big keys and multifunction button for offering a simple, satisfying control scheme that also triggers the phone's voice assistant, while this review notes that only the rear controls are illuminated and the large front buttons must be located by feel in the dark.
• Speakerphone quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Feedback on the built in speakerphone is generally positive, with callers sounding clear at close range, though reviewers note the mic gain is somewhat low and voices become faint if you move more than a couple of feet from the speaker.
• EQ customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  The Tribit app offers a surprisingly full featured equalizer with presets and a nine band custom mode that lets listeners save multiple mixes, and reviews say these controls can slightly improve tonal balance, even if they cannot fully overcome the speaker's inherent limitations at higher volumes, with this latest review strongly recommending custom EQ settings because they sound noticeably better than the stock presets.
• Bluetooth codec support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  With the Plus version, the StormBox Mini+ adds support for the AAC Bluetooth codec, which reviewers note should give iPhone owners a modest bump in wireless audio quality versus basic SBC only budget speakers.
• Bluetooth range ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Reviewers describe the StormBox Mini+ as offering a roughly 30 meter Bluetooth range that feels more than adequate for a small portable speaker, since the sound is usually inaudible before the wireless connection is likely to drop.
• Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Spoken-word content from podcasts, videos, and streams remains intelligible and easy to follow on the Mini+, especially at modest volumes where the speaker’s tonal limitations are less obvious.
• Low-volume performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Reviews agree that the Mini+ performs best at low or moderate listening levels, sounding acceptable for podcasts and relaxed music as long as you resist turning the volume up too far.
• Omnidirectional sound ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  Reviews now agree that the StormBox Mini+ delivers convincingly even 360 degree dispersion, sounding similar in volume and clarity from most directions and giving decent all around coverage even if it still falls short of a truly wraparound, immersive experience.
• Battery life (if portable) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
  Across feedback, battery life is seen as acceptable but unspectacular, with claims of up to twelve hours translating to roughly nine to ten hours in mixed real world use, which most reviewers still consider more than enough for a compact speaker to handle a day of casual listening even if some rivals last longer.
• Distortion at high volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Recent testing indicates that the StormBox Mini+ can be turned up to or near maximum volume with very little audible distortion, maintaining a surprisingly clean and listenable presentation for such a small portable speaker.
• Loudness / maximum volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 3.7
  Most reviewers agree that the StormBox Mini+ can get reasonably loud for its size and fill a small room or casual outdoor gathering, with this review finding it can reach neighbor-annoying decibel levels, though its limited bass and small drivers mean that some listeners find its loudness more reminiscent of an overdriven phone speaker than a truly enjoyable party sound.
• Lighting effects ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 3.7
  The slim LED ring around the passive radiator offers a couple of music reactive patterns that some reviewers describe as a fun, soothing extra in dark rooms that helps the Mini+ stand out at pool parties, but others criticize the two simple flashing modes as looking a bit cheap or bad up close and note that the app offers only basic options or off, so the lighting ends up more of a modest party accent than a true light show or status display.
• Charging time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  A full recharge in roughly two and a half hours is considered reasonable for this compact speaker, quickly getting it ready for another day of light or moderate use without feeling excessively slow, though at least one reviewer now wishes Tribit had included a short fast charge option to add a couple of hours of playtime on the fly.