Short answer: the Turtlebox Ranger for better sound quality, the Walla Sound for the lower price. The Turtlebox Ranger ranks #62 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $250. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $200.01 cheaper.
The Turtlebox Ranger is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Bass sounds kind of thuddy and isn’t as deep as higher ranked speakers.
The Walla Sound is the lighter pick. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Turtlebox Ranger at 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Turtlebox Ranger lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Turtlebox Ranger if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Walla Sound if the price matters more than sound quality.
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A very tough outdoor speaker with built in magnets for mounting it on metal surfaces.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox Ranger | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250.00 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #62 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 3.1” x 3.1” (241 x 80 x 80 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) woofers | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1089 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~90Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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