Tribit StormBox Micro 3

Hardware

The bottom line: Compact, rugged, and well protected thanks to IP68: the StormBox Micro 3 weighs just 331 grams and offers magnets and a strap for mounting, plus a power bank function.

At around 331 grams and measuring 11.2 x 10.8 x 4.5 centimeters, the Tribit StormBox Micro 3 is no trouble to carry around. The speaker comes in black, gray-white, and blue. Inside the rubberized plastic housing, largely covered in acoustic fabric, sits a 1.89-inch driver supported by two passive radiators. The speaker delivers 13 watts with a frequency response of 63 to 20,000 Hz.

Two large rubber feet provide a non-slip grip. The magnets built into them offer secure, firm mounting on metal surfaces. The elastic strap lets you wrap the speaker around a bike handlebar, a backpack strap, or a beach umbrella pole to always keep the Tribit speaker close by.

Three prominent control buttons sit on top, with four backlit function buttons on the side. Thanks to IP68 protection, water, submersion, dust, and dirt are no problem for the speaker – ideal for rough terrain or a sailing trip across the Atlantic. With 24 hours of battery life, you can go far off the grid, and the power bank function charges your smartphone on the side.

Features and Controls

The bottom line: Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint, TWS pairing, and an app with a 9-band EQ make the StormBox Micro 3 flexible and easy to use day to day.

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Over Bluetooth 6.0, the StormBox Micro 3 stays stutter-free with a clear line of sight up to over 40 meters. There’s multipoint support along with the SBC and AAC codecs.

Two Micro 3 units can be paired into a true stereo pair using the TWS function. Thanks to a built-in microphone, the speaker can also be used for calls. Everything can be controlled directly on the speaker: playback, volume, Bluetooth and TWS pairing, and the Xbass function, which gives the speaker more bass power.

Paired with the app, there’s also an equalizer with seven presets and a 9-band EQ for tailoring the sound to your taste, plus a sleep timer and an update function. Then it’s ready to head out.

Sound

The bottom line: Up close, the StormBox Micro 3 delivers powerful, balanced sound, but loses its bass foundation as distance and volume increase.

As with nearly all speakers this size, the closer you are to the Tribit StormBox Micro 3, the more direct and better the sound. The StormBox Micro 3 is powerful, assertive, and fairly balanced. Strong bass along with well-defined mids and highs come together into a solid sound signature that shines especially up close – right in front of you in a tent or on a backpack – delivering good sound from quiet all the way up past moderate volume. At greater distances and higher volumes, though, that bass foundation gets lost.

The Micro 3 isn’t built for large rooms anyway. Bunks, cabins, tents, and a cozy spot around the campfire are its territory – there it impresses with solid sound as a sonic companion in the silence and vastness of the outback.

Conclusion

The Tribit StormBox Micro 3 brings sound to plenty of places and delivers unfussy entertainment there with very good battery life. Thanks to magnets and a strap, the speaker can also be mounted almost anywhere, making it a reliable companion.

Sonically solid and easily tailored to your own taste thanks to the EQ, the StormBox Micro 3 is a great fit for long trips through rough, rugged terrain, which barely fazes it thanks to its high protection rating.

FAQ

Is the Tribit StormBox Micro 3 waterproof?
Yes, thanks to its IP68 rating, the StormBox Micro 3 is protected against dust and permanent submersion.

Can two Tribit StormBox Micro 3 speakers be used in stereo mode?
Yes, the TWS function lets you pair two StormBox Micro 3 speakers into a true stereo pair.

Can the Tribit StormBox Micro 3 charge other devices?
Yes, thanks to its power bank function, you can charge a smartphone from the speaker on the side.

How long does the Tribit StormBox Micro 3’s battery last?
The battery lasts up to 24 hours.

Can the Tribit StormBox Micro 3 be attached to a bike or backpack?
Yes, with the elastic strap and built-in magnets, the speaker can be attached to a bike handlebar, a backpack strap, or metal surfaces.

Does the Tribit StormBox Micro 3 support multipoint?
Yes, the StormBox Micro 3 can be connected to two sources over Bluetooth at the same time.

Technical Specifications

Form Factor

Speaker

Design

Portable

Driver Type

Dynamic

Power

13 W

Frequency Response

63–20,000 Hz

Bluetooth

6.0, Multipoint

Codecs

SBC, AAC

Microphone

Built-in

Dimensions

11.2 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm

Weight

331 g

Protection Rating

IP68

What’s in the Box

USB-C to USB-C charging cable, user manual