Comparing Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) and Tribit Stormbox Blast
Frequently repeated sentiments
Pros:
- Clear and rich sound
- Great for speaking on cell phone
- Easy setup and intuitive software update
- + 7 more common positive sentiments Show all
Cons:
- Expensive
- Poor bass
- May lack volume
- + 2 more customer issues Show all
Summary of key consumer sentiments
Excellent sound quality
Many reviewers have commented on the excellent sound quality of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd... more
Small form factor
Reviewers are impressed by the small form factor of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen). Many ... more
Wireless/cable-free
Reviewers are very pleased with the wireless/cable-free aspect of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2... more
Long battery life
Reviewers have said that the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) has poor battery life, that it do... more
Beautiful build
Reviewers have praised the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) for its beautiful build quality. Ma... more
High quality audio
Reviewers have said that the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) has high quality audio, with clea... more
Poor volume/loudness
Many reviewers have commented on the low volume/loudness of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen... more
Good highs and mids
Reviewers say that the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) has good highs and mids which makes the... more
Reliable microphone
Reviewers praise the reliable microphone feature of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen). Many ... more
Deep bass
Reviewers have praised the deep bass of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen), noting that it ha... more
Frequently repeated sentiments
Pros:
- Loud sound at high volume
- Highly customizable EQ settings
- Convenient built-in power supply
- + 2 more common positive sentiments Show all
Cons:
- Plastic build quality may be considered cheap
- Low-volume performance can be poor
- Not suitable for sustained splashes or sprays
- + 1 more customer issues Show all
Summary of key consumer sentiments
Loud sound quality
Reviewers have said that the Tribit Stormbox Blast has an amazing sound quality that is loud enough... more
Cheap plastic build
Many reviewers have commented on the cheap plastic build of the Tribit Stormbox Blast. They note th... more
Low volume issues
Reviewers have noted that the Tribit Stormbox Blast has poor low-volume performance due to having o... more
Poor water resistance
Reviewers have noted that the Tribit Stormbox Blast has poor water resistance, with it malfunctioni... more
Powerful built-in power supply
Reviewers have praised the Tribit Stormbox Blast for its powerful built-in power supply. This makes... more
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) ranks #111 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #12 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen): Buy | Customer Reviews
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Experts recommend Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) more than Tribit Stormbox Blast
As of 1 Apr 2023, experts prefer Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) over Tribit Stormbox Blast, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) received 4 recommendations: from TechRadar (17 Mar 2023), WIRED (11 Feb 2023) Popular Mechanics (1 Dec 2022) and 1 other. By contrast, Tribit Stormbox Blast received only 2 recommendations from TechRadar (17 Mar 2023) and Tom's Guide (28 Mar 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechRadar  | Rtings.com  | PCMag  | SoundGuys  | WIRED  | Popular Mechanics  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  | TechHive  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | - | $230 |  Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) Wireless, waterproof, ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in microphone and Alexa voice control. 2x140W peak power. Durable aluminium dome design. Up to 18 hours of battery life. | 4 | - | - | - | 11 | 7 | - | 7 | - | - |
| 21 | -2 | $200 |  Tribit Stormbox Blast A powerful 90W portable speaker with XBass, IPX7 waterproof, LED light show, Bluetooth 5.3 & Custom EQ, 30H playtime & powerbank charge out. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023 TechRadar ranked Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) as #4 and Tribit Stormbox Blast as #5
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 15 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) The best small portable speaker for audiophiles#5 out of 15 Tribit Stormbox Blast The best for room-filling sound... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 11 Feb 2023 WIRED ranked Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) as #11
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 18 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) Elegant Accessory... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 1 Dec 2022
Popular Mechanics ranked Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) as #7
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 10 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) Sleek Design... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 2 Mar 2023 What Hi-Fi ranked Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) as #7
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 12 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) The weightiest and most refined little speaker we’ve heard in a while... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 28 Mar 2023 Tom's Guide ranked Tribit Stormbox Blast as #8
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 13 Tribit Stormbox Blast Big boombox-style bass and bling at a great price... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
Verdict
After counting and adding up the 112 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) outranks Tribit Stormbox Blast. This is not to say that Tribit Stormbox Blast is a bad option. Like Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen), it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) 
Tribit Stormbox Blast Customers like Tribit Stormbox Blast noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen)
Tribit Stormbox Blast
Tribit Stormbox Blast
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Tribit Stormbox Blast, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen).
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks higher than that and Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) ranks lower than that.
| Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) |
In comparison:
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) ranks #111 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.8 Great
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| Tribit Stormbox Blast |
In comparison:
Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #12 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is more popular than Tribit Stormbox Blast
It's fairly safe to say that Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Tribit Stormbox Blast, based on its 2,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) and Tribit Stormbox Blast often consider Sonos Roam, a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) and Tribit Stormbox Blast | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sonos Roam | $238 | 6 expert recommendations | ||
 | JBL Charge 5 | $180 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 5 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Bose SoundLink Revolve Plus | $298 |
In comparison:
Bose SoundLink Revolve Plus ranks #14 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | JBL Xtreme 2 | $171 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
As can be seen below, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) outranks Tribit Stormbox Blast by 13 positions. This indicates that, as of 1 Apr 2023, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is more critically acclaimed than Tribit Stormbox Blast.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechRadar | Rtings.com | PCMag | SoundGuys | WIRED | Popular Mechanics | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $399 |  Sonos Move Weatherproof, voice-controlled, deep bass, wide soundscape, automatic Trueplay tuning, WiFi and Bluetooth streaming, portable & drop-resistant. | 9 | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | - | $238 |  Sonos Roam Stream over WiFi, Bluetooth and AirPlay2, waterproof and durable design, Trueplay tuning for clear sound, up to 10 hours of play time, multi-room audio with other Sonos speakers. | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | +1 | $130 |  JBL Flip 6 IP67 waterproof, 12 hours of playtime, eco-friendly packaging, two-way speaker system for powerful sound and deep bass, PartyBoost for stereo sound or multiple speaker pairing. | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | 7 |
| 4 | -1 | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 Powerful sound, up to 20 hours of playtime, IP67 waterproof/dustproof rating, PartyBoost feature for connecting multiple speakers in stereo or link them together, built-in powerbank for charging devices. | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 9 |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by Tech Advisor | 90 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by khaleejtimes.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by TechRadar | 90 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen): Buy | Customer Reviews
Tribit Stormbox Blast: Buy | Customer Reviews
From Seller:
- Sound bigger than it looks: A peak power of 2x140 watts contained in a sleek, small speaker. Beosound A1 brings soul-stirring sound to any trip.
- Waterproof for life's thrills and spills: Share your soundtrack on the go. A durable, wireless speaker designed for life on the road, chilled pool holidays or a hectic home life.
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From Seller:
- Best Wireless Boombox - CNET
- Body-shaking XBass Tech: Providing a distortion-free, rich, and balanced sound, Tribit StormBox Blast is powerful 90w portable speaker you need; Press the XBass to pump the bass and feel the body-shaking experience of the StormBox Blast.
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Official Urls:
Model Numbers: 1734001, 1734002, 1734013
EAN Numbers: 5705260083835, 5705260083842, 5705260087949
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 6972312833666
Model Numbers: BTS52
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as House of Marley Get Together 2 or Sonos Roam .
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) is $146.46 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($101).
Tribit Stormbox Blast is a well-known option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ultimate Ears Blast or JBL Pulse 4 .
Tribit Stormbox Blast is $98.99 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($101).
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