Short answer: the Bumpboxx Flare 6. It ranks #56 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $300; the Turtlebox Gen 2 ranks #69 and costs $400, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Bumpboxx Flare 6 offers: It can get pretty loud Watch for: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
What the Turtlebox Gen 2 offers: Waterproof and crushproof, loud with punchy bass. 25 hour battery life (6 hours at full volume; 3 hour charge time). Watch for: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Gen 3: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Bumpboxx Flare 6. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Gen 2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 73 boombox speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Turtlebox Gen 2 is rated for 25 hours versus 12 hours for the Bumpboxx Flare 6.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bumpboxx Flare 6 | Turtlebox Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #56 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #69 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg | 10 lbs / 4.54 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Output Power | 150W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 24" x 6" x 14" (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) | 12" x 7" x 8.7" (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 6" woofer + tweeters | 1x 6x9" (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1" (25mm) tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Bumpboxx Flare 6: $300
Pros: It can get pretty loud
Cons: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
Full Bumpboxx Flare 6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 24" x 6" x 14" (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 6" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Output Power | 150W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
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Turtlebox Gen 2: $400 Discontinued
Pros: Waterproof and crushproof, loud with punchy bass. 25 hour battery life (6 hours at full volume; 3 hour charge time). USB-C charging and USB-C output charges other devices, an upgrade over the original’s AC power brick. Pairs with a second unit for stereo.
Cons: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Gen 3: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality. They pretty much lie about all their specs and sound horrible in all youtube sound samples. Only 50w (from their indigogo page), will never hit 120db at a reasonable measuring distance. Putting your db meter right against the speaker doesn’t count, 1 meter distance is the standard. Barely any bass. Rattles at high volume. Looking at it, it appears to be a generic car 2-way 6x9 speaker in a plastic box. Discontinued.
Full Turtlebox Gen 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12" x 7" x 8.7" (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6x9" (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1" (25mm) tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs / 4.54 kg |
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