Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Turtlebox Ranger ranks #57 of 144 medium speakers by sound quality at $250; the Turtlebox Cub ranks #60 of 82 large speakers by sound quality at $330.
Different sizes. The Ranger is a medium 1.1 kg speaker with magnets for mounting. The Cub is a large 2.4 kg cube with a handle, a 4.5 inch woofer and a separate 1.3 inch titanium tweeter. Each is rated within its own class.
The Cub has more bass, according to a reviewer who owns both, and plays louder. The Ranger has a smoother response than the other Turtlebox speakers, but its bass sounds thuddy.
Both are IP67 and built to take abuse. The Cub claims 14+ hours and has a USB-C power bank output, Party Mode and stereo pairing.
Evidence is thin for the Cub so far: listening impressions from two reviews, with no measurements.
Buy the Turtlebox Ranger ($250) for a medium speaker; the Turtlebox Cub ($330) suits a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Ranger | Turtlebox Cub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250.00 | $330.00 |
| Ranked | #57 of 144 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 82 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) | 8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) woofers | 1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | Yes (Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| App | No | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | No | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Turtlebox Ranger: $250.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Smoother frequency response than the other Turtlebox speakers. Has magnets for attaching it to things. Appears to be quite tough
Cons: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers. Overpriced. Heavy for the size, likely due to the toughness
Full Turtlebox Ranger review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) woofers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) |
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Turtlebox Cub: $330.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A compact, cube-shaped Turtlebox at 2.4 kg with a real two-way layout: a 4.5 inch woofer and a 1.3 inch titanium tweeter. Reviewers found it very loud for its size, with warm, bass-forward tuning and a bit more bass than the Turtlebox Ranger. IP67 waterproof and dustproof, crush and drop resistant, stainless steel tie-downs, a claimed 14+ hours from a 49.95Wh battery, USB-C charging with a power bank output, stereo pairing and Party Mode.
Cons: The evidence so far is listening impressions from two reviews, with no measurements or side by side tests against other brands. One reviewer found it loses bass at high volume, and it is not as loud as the full-size Turtlebox. Turtlebox’s claimed 118dB is a figure the brand’s larger speakers have not come close to at a standard one meter distance. It is also mono from one unit, and its recessed USB-C port only fits slim cable plugs.
Full Turtlebox Cub review and specifications →
| Battery Life | 14+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
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