Turtlebox Review: Rated 2.1/5

Last updated: November 7, 2026

The Turtlebox is rated 2.1/5 for sound quality, #107 of 113 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Turtlebox · Editor's rating 2.1/5, ranked #107 of 113 Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

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Brand: Turtlebox

#107 Turtlebox: $329 Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Turtlebox Gen 3, ranked higher, rated 2.1/5, released Feb 2025. See every Turtlebox generation.

Pros: A loud, waterproof and crushproof outdoor speaker with a long battery and stereo pairing with a second unit. Waterproof and crushproof, loud with punchy bass. 25 hour battery life (6 hours at full volume). Pairs with a second unit for stereo. Measured bass extension of ~65Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Sounds basically identical to the later Turtlebox Gen 2 and 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. It rattles at high volume. Nowhere near its claimed 120dB at a standard one meter distance. It charges from an external AC power brick. Inside is essentially a car audio 6x9 two way speaker in a plastic box. Discontinued.

Is the Turtlebox 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 stereo sound from a single speaker.

Skip it if

  • you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
ReleasedDec 2018 (7 years ago)
Amplifier Power50W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~65Hz
Battery Life25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.0
Built-in MicrophoneNo
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
MicroSD PlaybackYes
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputAC Power brick
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight10 lbs (4.54 kg)
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