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 Turtlebox Gen 3 (#82 vs #105 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; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #2 at $199.99.
The Bumpboxx Flare 8 is the better-sounding option. A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. Watch for: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and party mode linking. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 8. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the Bumpboxx Flare 8 at 19 lbs (8.62 kg). It links with other speakers (Turtlebox Party Mode), which the Bumpboxx Flare 8 cannot. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, the replacement for the discontinued Bumpboxx Flare 8; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Gen 3.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bumpboxx Flare 8 | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 Discontinued | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 8” woofer + tweeters | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Strap | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
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