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8.2 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Turtlebox Ranger $250 at Amazon $250 at Walmart Pros Very good sound with surprising amount of bass for a compact Bluetooth speaker
Waterproof and dust-proof rugged design with built-in handle and tie-down anchor
Strong magnets allow you to stick the speaker to anything metal
Good battery life (up to 25 hours) Cons No companion app
No sound modes or equalizer option to tweak the sound
Turtlebox made a name for itself with its self-titled ruggedized lunchbox-style Bluetooth speaker, known for playing loud and being a good option for boaters in search of a mountable "marine-grade" portable speaker. That original speaker is now in its 3rd generation.
More recently, Turtlebox released the larger Turtlebox Grande ($730) and the Turtlebox Ranger. The Ranger, with an integrated handle and a pair of strong magnets for quick mounting to metal surfaces, delivers surprisingly solid audio for its compact, durable design. While pretty pricey at $250, it's one of the top mini Bluetooth speakers out there right now.
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Enlarge Image The speaker comes in a few different color options. The special-edition yellow version (left) is currently sold out. David Carnoy/CNET
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