Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It ranks #11 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $395. The Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62, rated 3.5/5, at $250, $145 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The case for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: More neutral than the first A1. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $145 saving on the Turtlebox Ranger is not enough to make up the difference.
If battery life is a priority, the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen is rated for 18 hours versus 12 hours for the Turtlebox Ranger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | Turtlebox Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $395.00 | $250.00 |
| Ranked | #11 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (558 g) | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| Dimensions | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
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