Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, if you are buying new. The B&O Beosound A1 ranks higher than the Turtlebox Ranger (#10 vs #62 of 179 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, is rated 4.1/5 at $379 and is still sold new.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, the replacement for the discontinued B&O Beosound A1; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Ranger.
If battery life is a priority, the B&O Beosound A1 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Turtlebox Ranger.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | Turtlebox Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $250.00 |
| Ranked | #10 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | - |
| Dimensions | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.9”H (133 x 133 x 48 mm) | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
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