Can the Turtlebox Gen 3 Original be submerged?

Yes. It is IP-67 rated and submersible to about 3 feet for 30 minutes, and it floats if dropped in water.

How long does the battery last?

Turtlebox rates it at up to 3 days on a single charge, depending on volume.

Can I pair two for stereo sound?

Yes. Two Originals can be set as left and right for true stereo, and Party Mode links many units.

Does it charge my phone?

Yes. It has a USB-C output for charging devices.

What Bluetooth version does it use?

Bluetooth 5.4, with a rated range of up to 100 feet.

Is it good for a boat?

Yes. It is built for fresh and salt water, floats, and has stainless tie-downs and rubber feet to stay put.

Where is the Turtlebox Gen 3 Original cheapest?

At Kenco Outfitters, for $429.95, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Turtlebox Gen 3 Original?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Kenco Outfitters, Amazon, Saint Bernard, Scheels, Onward Reserve.

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What reviewers say

Owners describe the Gen 3 Original as a loud, tough speaker that keeps working around water, dust and heavy use. Many praise its bass and volume outdoors and its battery life. Some note it is bulky and that its sound favors punch over refinement.

What people mention

DurabilityPraisedOwners say it keeps working after water, mud and drops that would kill ordinary speakers.
VolumePraisedReviewers say it plays loud enough to be heard over engines, tools and open water.
BatteryPraisedOwners report it lasts multiple days of normal outdoor use per charge.
Size and weightCriticisedSome owners find it too big and heavy to carry long distances.
Sound qualityMixedReviewers like the bass and punch but say fine detail trails dedicated home speakers.
PairingMixedStereo and Party Mode work, but some owners say linking several units takes patience.

About the Turtlebox Gen 3 Original

The Turtlebox Gen 3 Original is a portable Bluetooth speaker built for outdoor use. It is waterproof in fresh and salt water, buoyant, and dust-proof. It is also drop-proof and crush-proof, and it can be submerged up to 3 feet for 30 minutes.

It has a 1" titanium tweeter, a 6" x 9" woofer and a Class D digital amplifier. It reaches 120 decibels. Stainless steel tie-downs and rubber feet keep it stable.

Touch controls handle stereo pairing, Party Mode, play/pause, next track and volume. Party Mode lets you sync any number of Originals. Two Originals can also be paired as left and right stereo speakers. A USB-C output charges other devices.

Water rating

IP-67, fresh and saltwater, buoyant, submersible up to 3 feet for 30 minutes

Durability

Drop-proof, crush-proof and dust-proof

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.4, range up to 100 feet

Battery

85Wh lithium-ion, up to 3 days on a single charge

Sound output

120 decibels

Amplifier

Class D digital