Turtlebox Gen 2 Review: Rated 2.1/5

Last updated: November 7, 2026

The Turtlebox Gen 2 is rated 2.1/5 for sound quality, #106 of 113 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Turtlebox Gen 2 · Editor's rating 2.1/5, ranked #106 of 113 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

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Brand: Turtlebox

#106 Turtlebox Gen 2: $400 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Turtlebox Gen 3, ranked higher, rated 2.1/5, released Feb 2025. It adds party mode.

Older model: the Turtlebox (ranked lower, rated 2.1/5). See every Turtlebox generation.

Pros: A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a big battery, device charging and stereo pairing. Waterproof (IP67) and crushproof, and loud: Outeraudio measured about 104 dB at one meter. An 85Wh battery rated for 25 hours at low volume and about 6 at full volume, a USB-C output that charges other devices, aux and 3.5mm microphone inputs, and stereo pairing with a second Gen 2. Measured bass extension of ~65Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Sounds basically identical to the original and the Turtlebox Gen 3: each generation mainly added features, not sound quality. The nearly identical Turtlebox Gen 3 measured a V shaped tuning, with boosted lows and highs and dipped mids, yet bass only down 10dB at about 65Hz, and only about 12W RMS from its amp; Turtlebox rated this one at just 50W. Outeraudio found its balance and treble middling, with slight harshness at higher volumes, and it rattles at high volume. Nowhere near its claimed 120dB at a standard one meter distance. It charges only from its own barrel plug adapter, not USB-C, and has no app, EQ or party mode. Inside is essentially a car audio 6x9 two way speaker in a plastic box. Discontinued.

Is the Turtlebox Gen 2 right for you?

Buy it if

  • you want it outdoors, by the pool or in the shower (IP67).
  • you want long battery life (claimed 25 hours).
  • you want to charge your phone from it.
  • you need it loud (measured 104 dB).

Skip it if

  • you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
ReleasedSep 2022 (4 years ago)
Amplifier Power50W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~65Hz
Battery Capacity85Wh
Battery Life25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.0
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Charging Time3 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions12” x 7” x 8.7” (305 x 178 x 222 mm)
Drivers1x 6x9” (152x228mm) woofer + 1x 1” (25mm) tweeter
EQNo
IP RatingIP67
Maximum SPL104dB (measured by Outeraudio)
MicroSD PlaybackYes
Microphone InputYes (3.5mm)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputDC Barrel Connector (15V/3A)
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight10 lbs (4.54 kg)
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