Short answer: the Turtlebox Gen 3, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks higher than it (#82 vs #104 of 112 boombox speakers, 2.6/5 vs 2.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Turtlebox Gen 3 is still sold new at $430. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 112 boombox speakers; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #2 at $179.99.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running, lighter pick. 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 Bumpboxx Flare 6. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Bumpboxx Flare 6 at 13 lbs (5.9 kg). It links with other speakers (Turtlebox Party Mode), which the Bumpboxx Flare 6 cannot. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
The Bumpboxx Flare 6 is the better-sounding option. A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
Buy the Turtlebox Gen 3, since the Bumpboxx Flare 6 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and party mode linking.
A retro styled stereo party speaker with water resistance and a 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Gen 3 | Bumpboxx Flare 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $430.00 | $300 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #104 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 150W |
| Dimensions | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) | 24” x 6” x 14” (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter | 6” woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (3.5mm) | - |
| Battery Capacity | 85Wh | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) | 115dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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