Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $430.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running option. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 25 for the Turtlebox Gen 3. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. Watch for: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the lighter choice. 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 noticeably less than the Soundboks Rider at 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg). It links with other speakers (Turtlebox Party Mode), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Soundboks Rider ($599) for a party speaker; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ($430) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks Rider | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Soundboks) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IP66 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
| Party Mode | No (no TeamUp) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C (65W fast charging) | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | - | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
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