These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B ranks #111 of 114 large speakers by sound quality at $68.97; 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 Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B is the lighter option. An inexpensive tool battery speaker that reviewers found plenty loud, clean to about three quarters volume and close to Milwaukee’s M12 and M18 speakers. At 3.9 lbs (1.77 kg) it weighs much less than the Turtlebox Gen 3 at 10 lbs (4.54 kg). Watch for: 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 longer-running, tougher pick. Waterproof (IP67, and it floats) and crushproof, with stainless steel hardware and quality amplifier parts inside. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 10 for the Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B. It is rated IP67, while the Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B lacks. The tradeoff: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B at $68.97 for a large speaker, or the Turtlebox Gen 3 at $430 for a boombox speaker instead.
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An inexpensive tool battery speaker that reviewers found plenty loud, clean to about three quarters volume and close to Milwaukee’s M12 and M18 speakers.
Amazon $68.97 Home Depot $89.00 eBay
Waterproof (IP67, and it floats) and crushproof, with stainless steel hardware and quality amplifier parts inside.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ryobi ONE+ Bluetooth Speaker PAD01B | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $68.97 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #111 of 114 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #103 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3” woofer + 1x tweeter | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 50W |
| Battery Life | 10 hours on 4.0Ah battery (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Weight | 3.9 lbs (1.77 kg) (without battery) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | Yes (Ryobi ONE+ battery, sold separately) | - |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | 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 |
| Dimensions | - | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
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