Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality, though neither ranks well in its class. (#105 and #104 of 111 boombox speakers). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. If you want one new, the Turtlebox Gen 3 replaces the Turtlebox Gen 2 and is rated 2.1/5 at $430. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 111 boombox speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the Tribit Stormbox Blast instead, ranked #2 at $179.99.
Both speakers’ own cons say it plainly: each generation sounds basically identical to the others, and the changes were about features, not sound quality. Both share the same 6x9 inch woofer plus 1 inch tweeter driver layout, the same 50W rated output, the same roughly 65Hz bass extension, and the same 25 hour claimed battery life.
What actually changed is charging. The original charges only from an AC power brick and has no power bank function. The Gen 2 switched to USB-C charging and added USB-C power bank output, letting it top off other devices, and it also bumped Bluetooth from version 4.0 to 5.0. That’s a real convenience upgrade even though the drivers and amplifier are unchanged.
Buy the Gen 2 for the USB-C charging and power bank output, which is the only meaningful difference between the two.
Buy the original Turtlebox only if you find one significantly cheaper secondhand and don’t mind the AC brick and lack of power bank function.
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A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a long battery and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and stereo pairing.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turtlebox | Turtlebox Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 Discontinued | $400 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #105 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 111 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~65Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 50W |
| Dimensions | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | - | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (measured by Outeraudio) |
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