This Budget Outdoor Speaker Is Surprisingly Good, and It's Only $56 Right Now
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The gold standard for a bang-for-your-buck portable speaker is the Beats Pill, which you can easily find for $100. But if you're looking for an even more affordable equivalent, it is the Tribit StormBox Flow, which you can currently find for $55.99 (originally $79.99) after using the 30% on-page coupon.
I've had the Tribit StormBox Flow for a couple of months—what makes it special is what you get for the money. At $55.99, you won't find another portable speaker that is rated IP67 for waterproof, has a well-made companion app with full EQ, has Bluetooth 5.3, and a speakerphone function. You can read more about its feature set in PCMag's full review.
Tritbit seems to be focused on making the best outdoor speaker and earbuds it can while staying under a certain budget. Not all of its products are home runs (I've tried a couple of speakers), but the Tribit StormBox Flow was one of the few that did surprise me based on what it can do for the price.
The sound quality is acceptable for what you'd expect from a portable speaker. If you play it too loud, you will hear some distortion. But as long as you're playing it below about 85%, it won't be noticeable. The full EQ is helpful and surprisingly, one of the best I've seen on a portable speaker. The bass punches above its weight, especially for a speaker this portable. If you get more than one, you can pair them to make a stereo sound. The 30 hours of battery life is also competitive with high-end outdoor speakers.