These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $250; the Klipsch Detroit ranks #81 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $235.11.
The Turtlebox Ranger is the lighter choice. A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. At 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Detroit at 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg). The tradeoff: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
The Klipsch Detroit is the longer-running choice. A rugged, fully waterproof stereo boombox with a long battery, fast USB-C charging, and power bank output. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Turtlebox Ranger. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Turtlebox Ranger. The tradeoff: Weird boosted upper bass, bass not very deep.
Buy the Turtlebox Ranger ($250) for a medium speaker; the Klipsch Detroit ($235.11) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Ranger | Klipsch Detroit | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250.00 | $235.11 |
| Ranked | #62 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #81 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 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) | 13.1” x 4.2” x 4.7” (334 x 107 x 119 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) woofers | 2x 76mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 10W) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~55Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W RMS |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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