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FiiO Retro Box vs Tribit StormBox Micro 3

What Retro Box does better (2) and where StormBox Micro 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

FiiO Retro Box
FiiO · 2026Retro Box
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Tribit StormBox Micro 3
Tribit · 2026StormBox Micro 3
9.7Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.2Battery9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Retro BoxStormBox Micro 3
152.8 × 7698.8112 × 10845
Retro BoxStormBox Micro 3Difference
Height76 mm108 mm−32 mm
Width152.8 mm112 mm+40.8 mm
Depth98.8 mm45 mm+53.8 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Retro Box better than StormBox Micro 3?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · StormBox Micro 3: No
  2. LDACYes · StormBox Micro 3: No

Why is StormBox Micro 3 better than Retro Box?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 24 h2.4×
  2. Output power11 W vs 13 W+23%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

FiiO Retro BoxFiiO Retro Box≈ $705.1
Sound
Output power11 W13 W
Lowest frequency65 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h24 h
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Design & build
Weight683 g—
Width153 mm112 mm
Height76 mm108 mm
Depth99 mm45 mm
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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