Short answer: the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Bumpboxx Flare 8 measures as well as the Turtlebox Grande (#82 vs #81 of 113 boombox speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, is rated 2.8/5 at $449 and is still sold new. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 113 boombox speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the Tribit Stormbox Blast instead, ranked #2 at $199.99.
The Turtlebox Grande is the longer-running option. A rugged, submersible, crush-proof speaker with a 10 inch woofer and a battery that lasts for days. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the Bumpboxx Flare 8. It links with other speakers (Turtlebox Party Mode), which the Bumpboxx Flare 8 cannot. The tradeoff: In YouTube sound samples it sounds only okay, and bass is shallow for a 10 inch woofer, only down 10dB at about 55Hz.
The case for the Bumpboxx Flare 8: A retro styled party speaker with FM radio, water resistance and high volume for small outdoor parties. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Grande lacks. The tradeoff: Bass is thuddy rather than deep or controlled, and there is no app to improve the tuning.
Buy the Bumpboxx Flare8 Pro, the replacement for the discontinued Bumpboxx Flare 8; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Grande.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Grande | Bumpboxx Flare 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $730.00 | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #81 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | No |
| Power Input | DC Barrel Connector (20V/3A) | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 18.8 lbs (8.53 kg) | 19 lbs (8.62 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 86W | 200W |
| Dimensions | 14” x 8.4” x 11.5” (355.6 x 213.4 x 292.1 mm) | 28” x 8” x 16” (711 x 203 x 406 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 10” (254mm) woofer + 1x 1.25” (32mm) titanium tweeter | 8” woofer + tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 118dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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