Short answer: the Bogasing M5. Both are rated 3.5/5 for sound quality (#61 and #62 of 177 medium speakers), and the Bogasing M5 costs $52.99 against $250 for the Turtlebox Ranger, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the Turtlebox Ranger: A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. The tradeoff: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
The Bogasing M5 is the longer-running, lighter choice. A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the Turtlebox Ranger. At 1.7 lbs (757 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Turtlebox Ranger at 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. The catch: Front/rear driver configuration.
Buy the Bogasing M5. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $197.01 less than the Turtlebox Ranger.
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A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces.
A compact, backpack friendly speaker with very long battery life and USB-C charging at a budget price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Ranger | Bogasing M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250.00 | $52.99 |
| Ranked | #62 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) | 6.3” x 3” x 2.8” (160 x 76 x 71 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) woofers | 30W system |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | No (front/rear drivers) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) | 1.7 lbs (757 g) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 61Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 40W |
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