Short answer: the Harman Kardon Luna 2. It ranks #25 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $199.95; the Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62, rated 3.5/5, and costs $250, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Harman Kardon Luna 2 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A stylish waterproof speaker with clear, spacious mids, tight bass that stays clean at volume, and stereo pairing with a second unit. At 1.6 lbs (735 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Turtlebox Ranger at 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. The tradeoff: Treble can sound bright and edgy, and it loses more output off-axis than some rivals.
What the Turtlebox Ranger does well: A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. The catch: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Harman Kardon Luna 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Ranger and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A stylish waterproof speaker with clear, spacious mids, tight bass that stays clean at volume, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Luna 2 | Turtlebox Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 | $250.00 |
| Ranked | #25 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #62 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes (4 presets + custom) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (735 g) | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 8.5” x 3.3” x 3.2” (216 x 84 x 81 mm) | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 62mm x 82mm woofer with passive radiator, 20mm tweeter | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W (25W woofer + 15W tweeter) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
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