I did a test of a stereo pair of these against a stereo pair of Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd gen), and they are genuinely very very good.
I am not an audio expert by any means, but I am a music lover. My goal was a stereo pair of bluethooths with an emphasis on quality over loudness. I did not want a single stereo "boombox" or similar because I want to spread them far apart in the room to create a "soundscape."
In researching, I narrowed my options to this product, Bose SoundLink Flex and Soundcore Motion+. (The Soundcore has not yet arrived. I may or may not edit this review to include info about that comparison too.) Note that cost is a major factor, and when I bought these, they were exactly half the price of the USED Bose speakers you see pictured here.
Sound quality:
Bose have it, which is not surprising. What is surprising is that occasionally, the Tribits sounded better than the Bose. Complex mids and highs sound muddier on these than the Bose, but when it was simple or bassy, these were often as good as and sometimes better. Believe me though, comparisons aside these sound objectively good, especially for the price.
Battery:
I am not about to test claims, but in my limited testing, it appears battery claims are accurate on both products, which means the Tribit speakers last more than twice as long on a single charge. That said, 12 hours on the Bose is more than enough for me. If these had less capacity, they may weigh less, which would not be a bad thing.
Usability:
The app does not make you share all your personal details before you can use it fully, which is always nice, and it was intuitive and easy to use.
I want to say that Tribit have done a good job on the stereo mode functionality. Pairing them together is easy, and they remember that they were paired when you turn them on again, which is a nice touch. Another nice touch is that when you turn one off in stereo mode, they both go off. The Bose don't do this, which feels like an oversight. I appreciate thoughtful touches, and I found myself pleased a number of times with the Tribits.
Looks:
They don't turn heads. The Bose look nice and come in attractive colours. These are drab and grey and boring, but hey, they're not art, they're just some speakers.
Conclusion:
The cost makes these utterly compelling. If you cannot justify $200-300+ to spend on a pair of Bose, but these are in your budget, go for it! You will not be disappointed. They are undeniably good value. Well-made, functional, solid, well-packaged even.
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