Short answer: the Havit BassBlast Go. It ranks #53 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $64.54; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105, rated 2.1/5, and costs $430, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Havit BassBlast Go is the better-sounding choice. An inexpensive stereo boombox with lots of bass for its size, water resistance and a microphone input. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. Watch for: In the only side by side against a rated speaker, listeners preferred the W-King H330, and Techder Audios found the Tribit Stormbox Lava clearly better in sound and build.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running 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 Havit BassBlast Go. Watch for: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Havit BassBlast Go. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Gen 3 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Havit BassBlast Go | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.54 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #53 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 120W peak (2x 50W woofers, 2x 10W tweeters) | 50W |
| App | Yes (Havit Life) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 44Wh (7.4V, 6000mAh) | 85Wh |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 8.7”H x 15.2”W x 5.9”D (222 x 385 x 150 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm (1.5”) tweeters + passive radiators | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (8 presets) | No |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (6.35mm) | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Havit BassBlast Go: reviews by Techder Audios and Jagist.
- Turtlebox Gen 3: reviews by Williston Audio Labs, Outeraudio and Risk Profile.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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