We compared two compact, IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speakers: the soundcore Select 4 Go and the Tribit StormBox Micro 2.
What we looked at
Stated playtime, waterproofing, size and strap, stereo pairing, sound claims, and price.
The verdict
If you want a stated 20 hours of playback, an IP67 rating with a floatable design, a built-in strap and stereo pairing for £19.99, the soundcore Select 4 Go is the value pick. If you would rather pay £26 more for the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 with a 10W speaker, a 48mm driver, a built-in microphone and Bluetooth 5.3, at 12 hours of playtime, it is the more powerful option.
A £19.99 IP67 speaker that floats, with a stated 20 hours of playback and a built-in strap.
A 10W IP67 speaker with a 48mm driver, mic and Bluetooth 5.3, at £26 more and 12 hours of playtime.
soundcore Anker Select 4 Go Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 20H Playtime, IP67, Floatable — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with 20 hours of playback, IP67 dust and water protection, a floatable design, a built-in strap, True Wireless Stereo pairing and a customisable Pro EQ.
What we liked
- £26 cheaper than the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 on these listings
- Up to 20 hours of playback on a single charge
- IP67 protection against dust and water, and it can float
- Lightweight, with a built-in strap
- True Wireless Stereo pairing of two speakers
- Customisable Pro EQ
Worth knowing
- The listing gives no wattage or Bluetooth version
- No built-in microphone is mentioned
Best for
- Budget-friendly hiking, biking and beach speaker
- Anyone who wants a long stated battery life
- Buyers who want a floating speaker
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a stated 10W output
- Buyers who want a built-in mic listed
Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Wireless Portable Bike Speaker, 10W, 12H Playtime, IP67, Bluetooth 5.3 — More Powerful
Intended for: Marketed as a pocket-sized 10W Bluetooth speaker with a 48mm NdFeB driver, 12 hours of playtime, IP67 waterproofing, Bluetooth 5.3, TWS pairing, a built-in microphone and an integrated strap.
What we liked
- 10W deep bass sound with a specially designed 48mm NdFeB driver, per the listing
- IP67 waterproof, Bluetooth 5.3 and TWS pairing with another StormBox Micro 2
- Built-in microphone
- Pocket-sized, with an integrated strap to clip it on
- Listing quotes a CNET "best bike Bluetooth speaker for 2025" headline
Worth knowing
- Costs £26 more than the soundcore Select 4 Go on these listings
- Stated 12 hours of playtime, against 20 hours for the soundcore
Best for
- Cyclists and campers who want more volume
- Anyone who wants a built-in mic for calls
- Buyers who want a stated 10W and Bluetooth 5.3
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the longest stated battery life
