Short answer: the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Bumpboxx Flare 8 ranks higher than the Marshall Tufton (#82 vs #89 of 113 boombox speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, is rated 2.8/5 at $449 and is still sold new. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 113 boombox speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Blast, ranked #2 at $199.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The Bumpboxx Flare 8 is the tougher choice. A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. It is rated IPX6 against IPX2 for the Marshall Tufton. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Marshall Tufton. The tradeoff: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
The Marshall Tufton is the longer-running, lighter pick. A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 8. At 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) it weighs much less than the Bumpboxx Flare 8 at 19 lbs (8.62 kg). The catch: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, the replacement for the discontinued Bumpboxx Flare 8; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Tufton.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bumpboxx Flare 8 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 Discontinued | $474.95 |
| Ranked | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #89 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 80W |
| Dimensions | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 8” woofer + tweeters | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX2 |
| Maximum SPL | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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