Short answer: the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3. It ranks #59 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $228.99; the Marshall Tufton ranks #88, rated 2.4/5, and costs $474.95, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3 is the better-sounding, tougher pick. A large party speaker with powerful bass, a big fast charging battery and app EQ for outdoor parties. It is rated IPX6 against IPX2 for the Marshall Tufton. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Marshall Tufton. The catch: There is limited independent testing and the water/dust rating is reported inconsistently across listings.
The Marshall Tufton is the lighter pick. A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around. At 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3 at 16.8 lbs (7.64 kg). The tradeoff: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Tufton and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A large party speaker with powerful bass, a big fast charging battery and app EQ for outdoor parties.
A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $228.99 | $474.95 |
| Ranked | #59 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #88 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 111Wh (14.8V/7,500mAh) (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX2 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 16.8 lbs (7.64 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS / 300W Peak | 80W |
| Dimensions | 20.7” x 8.3” x 10.6” (525 x 210 x 268 mm) | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 189x114mm woofer, 2x 89mm midrange, 2x 38mm tweeters | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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