These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Soundcore Rave 3S ranks #20 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $430.
The case for the Soundcore Rave 3S: A big party speaker with two wireless microphones, a remote, and a vocal removal feature for karaoke nights. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. Watch for: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running, lighter 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 12 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave 3S at 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. The tradeoff: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the Soundcore Rave 3S at $299.99 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Turtlebox Gen 3 at $430 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave 3S | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #20 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
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