These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker ranks #91 of 114 large speakers by sound quality at $165.48; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #103 of 111 boombox speakers by sound quality at $430. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (114 large speakers and 111 boombox speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
The Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker is the lighter choice. Pro Tool Reviews scored it 9.6 out of 10 and named it their favorite Bluetooth jobsite speaker, with full, balanced sound for its size and volume that stays clean because it is capped before distortion. At 6 lbs (2.72 kg) it weighs much less than the Turtlebox Gen 3 at 10 lbs (4.54 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. The catch: Its bass is nowhere near as deep as top ranked large speakers like the JBL Xtreme 5 and Tribit Stormbox Lava, which reach down to about 43 Hz and 44 Hz.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the tougher choice. Waterproof (IP67, and it floats) and crushproof, with stainless steel hardware and quality amplifier parts inside. It is rated IP67 against IP65 for the Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker at $165.48 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Turtlebox Gen 3 at $430 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Pro Tool Reviews scored it 9.6 out of 10 and named it their favorite Bluetooth jobsite speaker, with full, balanced sound for its size and volume that stays clean because it is capped before distortion.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Makita XRM11 Jobsite Speaker | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165.48 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #91 of 114 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #103 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 4” woofer + 1x 1.4” tweeter + 1 passive radiator | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Battery Life | 26 hours on 5.0Ah battery (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) (without battery) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Dimensions | 8.1” x 7.9” x 8.5” (206 x 200 x 216 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | Makita 18V LXT or 12V CXT battery, AC adapter | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | Yes (Makita tool battery, sold separately) | - |
| TWS | Yes (2 units) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 10 units) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (presets, bass, mid and treble) | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Strap | No (built-in handle) | No |
| Lights | No | - |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
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