Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. It ranks #19 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $379. The Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62, rated 3.5/5, at $250, $129 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $129 you would save on the Turtlebox Ranger does not close the gap.
Battery life favors the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: rated for 24 hours against 12 hours for the Turtlebox Ranger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Turtlebox Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.00 | $250.00 |
| Ranked | #19 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| 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) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
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