These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Bose SoundLink Plus ranks #25 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $179; the Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $250.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the longer-running option. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Turtlebox Ranger. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Turtlebox Ranger. The catch: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
The Turtlebox Ranger is the lighter pick. A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. At 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose SoundLink Plus at 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). Watch for: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus at $179 for a large speaker, or the Turtlebox Ranger at $250 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | Turtlebox Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $250.00 |
| Ranked | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | No |
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