People may be surprised that as a tech writer, I don’t plop down a JBL or Beats or Sony Bluetooth speaker into the sand at the beach or on the outdoor tables in the courtyard. I like to remind them that while all these brands make excellent portable Bluetooth speakers, the emphasis on the job title of writer means I look for deals for myself, too.

The Tribit Stormbox 2 sells perpetually for $70, and it’s the follow-up to the best budget Bluetooth speaker I’ve seen in the last five years. Never heard of Tribit? Well then, you should hear one sometime.

StormBox 2 (opens in a new window)

on a budget

Nobody’s saying Tribit will outcompete a high-end Bluetooth speaker, nor is the StormBox 2 something you’d want for a loud backyard barbecue or park hang. You need more oomph from a larger spe

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