These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Soundboks Mix ranks #36 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $799; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $430.
The Soundboks Mix is the longer-running pick. A rugged, weatherproof party speaker with a swappable battery that runs all day at mid volume and fast USB-C charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 25 for the Turtlebox Gen 3. Watch for: Doesn’t have as deep of bass as higher-ranked speakers, and can sound somewhat bright in the treble.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the lighter, tougher option. A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and party mode linking. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundboks Mix at 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg). It is rated IP67 against IP65 for the Soundboks Mix. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Mix. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Soundboks Mix ($799) for a party speaker; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ($430) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Mix | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #36 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 19.1” x 13.5” x 10.9” (484 x 342 x 276 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, 1.2” tweeter | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 121dB (Manufacturer specified) | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 72W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
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