Short answer: the Turtlebox Gen 3, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Turtlebox Gen 2 measures as well as it (#106 vs #105 of 113 boombox speakers, 2.1/5 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 113 boombox speakers; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #2 at $199.99.
What the Turtlebox Gen 3 gets right: True multi-speaker Party Mode on top of stereo pairing, plus Bluetooth 5.4. The catch: it ranks near the bottom of the boombox class here.
On the Turtlebox Gen 2 side: The same sound and USB-C charging as the Gen 3 for less money, since each generation mainly added features, not sound quality. The tradeoff: no party mode beyond a two-unit stereo pair, and an older Bluetooth 5.0 radio.
Buy the Turtlebox Gen 3 new; the Turtlebox Gen 2 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Gen 3 | Turtlebox Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $430.00 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #106 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 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) | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (3.5mm) | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Battery Capacity | 85Wh | 85Wh |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) | 104dB (measured by Outeraudio) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Risk Profile: TurtleBox Demo Risk Profile Podcast
- Outeraudio: Turtlebox vs EcoXgear Defender Sound Comparison
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