Short answer: the W-King T11. It ranks #55 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $116.57; the Turtlebox Gen 3 ranks #105, rated 2.1/5, and costs $430, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The W-King T11 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A weather resistant party speaker with deep bass, high volume and a karaoke mic input. Its bass reaches about 43Hz before falling 10dB, against 65Hz for the Turtlebox Gen 3. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Turtlebox Gen 3 lacks. Watch for: The tuning can sound hollow through the mids, so deep bass does not always translate to natural vocals or instruments.
The Turtlebox Gen 3 is the longer-running choice. A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and party mode linking. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 10 for the W-King T11. It links with other speakers (Turtlebox Party Mode), which the W-King T11 cannot. The catch: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 2: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality.
Buy the W-King T11. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Gen 3 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| W-King T11 | Turtlebox Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $116.57 | $430.00 |
| Ranked | #55 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Williston Audio Labs) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | DC Barrel Connector (15V/3A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Turtlebox Party Mode) |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS / 240W peak | 50W |
| Dimensions | 8.1”D x 8.6”W x 17.4” (205.7 x 219.5 x 442 mm) tall | 12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 133mm (5.25”) woofers + 2x ~30mm (1.2”) tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Strap | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Battery Capacity | - | 85Wh |
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