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Tribit StormBox Micro 2 vs Yamaha HS8

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Black · single speaker

Front view of the black Tribit StormBox Micro 2 with Tribit badge and white -, power and + buttons
Exact model & source notes

StormBox Micro 2 is Tribit's palm-sized strap-mounted IP67 speaker, rated at 10 W with a 4700 mAh battery and up to 12 hours at medium volume. It also works as a small USB-C power bank.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

6 verified differences, led by Channel configuration, included units / accessories and audio inputs. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 6 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS8

HS8 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS8 studio monitor with white 8-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
Exact model & source notes

The HS8 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 8-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 120 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Tribit StormBox Micro 2 UK & US retailers

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Channel configuration

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Tribit StormBox Micro 2Single portable speaker; two StormBox Micro 2 units can pair in TWS stereo (left/right) or Party mode (same audio)

Manufacturer specification

Yamaha HS8One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Explore the full specifications

Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

6 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Single portable speaker; two StormBox Micro 2 units can pair in TWS stereo (left/right) or Party mode (same audio)
Yamaha HS8One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Tribit StormBox Micro 2One StormBox Micro 2 speaker (strap integrated) and a USB-C cable; no charger
Yamaha HS8One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit's FAQ names only the USB-C cable as included; the strap is part of the speaker.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Bluetooth 5.3
Yamaha HS8Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · No wired audio input is listed in Tribit's technical specifications; the USB-C port is described for charging and power-bank output.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Tribit StormBox Micro 210 W output power (measurement basis not stated)
Yamaha HS8120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit does not say whether this is RMS or peak.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Built-in 3.6 V / 4700 mAh lithium battery; up to 12 hours at medium volume; charged via USB-C (charger not included)
Yamaha HS8Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Higher volume reduces playtime. Tribit's playtime figures differ: up to 12 hours at medium volume in the FAQ and comparison table, but up to 10 hours in the product description of its store product data. Charging time also differs within Tribit's page: 3-4 hours in the specification table vs approximately 2.5–3 hours in the FAQ, so no charging time is recorded.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQTribit store — StormBox Micro 2 product variant data (SKU)
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

In Visual facts
Tribit StormBox Micro 299.8 × 99.8 × 42.9 mm
Yamaha HS8250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Axis order not stated by Tribit; the comparison table gives 4.10 x 3.92 x 1.68 inches, a slightly different figure, so treat the millimetre value as the specification-table value.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (16)

Acoustic controls

Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Yamaha HS8LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth range

Tribit StormBox Micro 236 m
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit states up to 120 ft / 36 m; test conditions are not stated.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

What it brings

  • IP67 dust and water protection with an integrated strap for bikes or bags.
  • The USB-C port also charges a phone at up to 10 W, and two units can pair in stereo or party mode.

What to check

Yamaha HS8

What it brings

  • Rated 47 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 38 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
22 of 22 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Tribit StormBox Micro 2 and Yamaha HS8
SpecificationTribit StormBox Micro 2Yamaha HS8
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Single portable speaker; two StormBox Micro 2 units can pair in TWS stereo (left/right) or Party mode (same audio)One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Woofer size
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Not provided8 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Frequency response
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tolerance not stated.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

70 Hz–20 kHzNot provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided47 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Not provided38 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · No wired audio input is listed in Tribit's technical specifications; the USB-C port is described for charging and power-bank output.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Bluetooth 5.3Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

5.3Not provided
Bluetooth range
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit states up to 120 ft / 36 m; test conditions are not stated.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

36 mNot provided
Multiple source devices
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Switches between two paired devicesNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit does not say whether this is RMS or peak.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
10 W output power (measurement basis not stated)120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Higher volume reduces playtime. Tribit's playtime figures differ: up to 12 hours at medium volume in the FAQ and comparison table, but up to 10 hours in the product description of its store product data. Charging time also differs within Tribit's page: 3-4 hours in the specification table vs approximately 2.5–3 hours in the FAQ, so no charging time is recorded.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQTribit store — StormBox Micro 2 product variant data (SKU)
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Built-in 3.6 V / 4700 mAh lithium battery; up to 12 hours at medium volume; charged via USB-C (charger not included)Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Charge-out (power bank)
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Up to 10 W via USB-CNot provided
Power consumption
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided60 W
Acoustic controls
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Axis order not stated by Tribit; the comparison table gives 4.10 x 3.92 x 1.68 inches, a slightly different figure, so treat the millimetre value as the specification-table value.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
99.8 × 99.8 × 42.9 mm250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Water and dust resistance
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

IP67Not provided
Weight
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided10.2 kg
Enclosure
Sources
Not providedMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit's FAQ names only the USB-C cable as included; the strap is part of the speaker.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
One StormBox Micro 2 speaker (strap integrated) and a USB-C cable; no chargerOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.