Soundboks Go vs Turtlebox

Name Soundboks Go Turtlebox Gen 3
Image Soundboks Go Turtlebox Gen 3
Type Large Large
MSRP $699 $400
Released 2022 2025
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 10″ 1× 6×9″
Tweeters: 1× 1″ 1× 1″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 144 W Not specified
Frequency range 40 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ✔ TeamUP (5 max) ✔ (Party Mode)
Other (special) audio features? None Karaoke: mix music w/ mic input
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.0 5.4
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ❌ ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ 1× 3.5 mm (mic)
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ✔ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 40 hours (mid vol.), 10 hours (max vol.) 25 hours (mid vol.), 6 hours (max vol.)
Charge time 2 hrs 3.5 hrs
Battery capacity 99.84 Wh 85 Wh
Swappable battery? ✔ (extra battery sold separately) ❌
Charging port(s): DC DC
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C 10W Yes; 1× USB-C
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ TWS, Party Mode
App? SOUNDBOKS app ❌
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 31.6×45.9×26.6 25.8×30.5×17.8, H: 22.2 (w/o handle)
Size (inch H×W×D): 12.44×18.07×10.47 10.15×12.0×7.0, H: 8.75 (w/o handle)
Weight (kg): 9.2 4.54
Weight (lbs): 20.28 10.0
Physical features
IP Code IP65 IP67
Transportation method? 1 handle 1 handle
Color options: 1 color: Black 5 colors: Gray, white, orange, green, beige
Other features? Pole mount Strap anchor (2×), floats
In the box
Charger/cables? Power adapter not included! (+$59) DC Power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number 11-SBGO_B TBG3
User guide / manual User manual Online FAQs
Official site link: Soundboks.com Turtleboxaudio.com
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Key differences

The Soundboks Go costs $299 more ($699 vs $400), lasts longer per charge (40 hours vs 25 hours) and has a larger battery (99.84 Wh vs 85 Wh).

The Turtlebox Gen 3 is newer (2025 vs 2022) and is lighter (4.54 kg vs 9.2 kg). Only on the Soundboks Go: swappable battery and app (SOUNDBOKS app).

Only on the Turtlebox Gen 3: guitar/mic input (1× 3.5 mm, mic). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.0 vs 5.4) and water resistance (IP65 vs IP67).

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