Short answer: the Turtlebox Gen 3, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Turtlebox measures as well as it (#107 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.
These are the same speaker sonically. Both use the identical 6x9-inch woofer and 1-inch tweeter combination, and both reviews describe it bluntly: it looks like a generic car two-way 6x9 speaker in a plastic box, with barely any bass and rattling at high volume. Neither review credits either generation’s advertised specs, and both note the speakers never hit their claimed output at a proper 1-meter measuring distance. Each generation mainly added features, not sound quality, so buying the newer model for better audio isn’t a real reason to spend more.
What the Gen 3 adds: USB-C charging in place of the original’s external AC power brick, USB-C power bank output to charge other devices, true multi-speaker Turtlebox Party Mode beyond basic stereo pairing, and a newer Bluetooth 5.4 radio versus 4.0.
Everything else matches: the same 25-hour battery rating, the same IP67 rating, the same 50W output, and the same dimensions and weight.
Buy the original Turtlebox used if you find one cheap and don’t care about party mode or USB-C charging, since the sound is the same either way.
Buy the Gen 3 if you want USB-C convenience and true multi-speaker linking, understanding you’re paying more for features, not better sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Gen 3 | Turtlebox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $430.00 | $329 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #107 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) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) | AC Power brick |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| 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 | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (3.5mm) | - |
| Battery Capacity | 85Wh | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) | - |
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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