Short answer: the Hopestar A90. It ranks #22 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $351.65; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105, rated 2.1/5, and costs $430, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Hopestar A90 is the better-sounding option. A huge, powerful boombox with deep bass, clear highs, a removable battery and a wireless microphone for big outdoor parties. The catch: The JBL Partybox Encore Essential 2 was the better, more refined listen in a direct comparison.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running choice. 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 8 for the Hopestar A90. The tradeoff: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Hopestar A90. 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
| Hopestar A90 | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $351.65 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #22 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 700W | 50W |
| Drivers | 2x 5” woofers + 2x 3.5” midranges + 2x 2.5” tweeters + 2x 2” ceramic tweeters | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 24.6” x 9.9” x 13.4” (624.5 x 252.5 x 341.5 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Power Input | - | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Hopestar A90: reviews by 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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