Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Turtlebox Gen 2 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP67 | IP67 |
volume | ✗ | 944.54cm³ | |
weight | 4,540g | 420g | |
height | 222.25mm | 104mm | |
width | 304.8mm | 95.3mm | |
thickness | 177.8mm | 95.3mm | |
is dust proof and water resistant | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has a subwoofer | ✓ | ✗ |
size of subwoofer | 190.5mm | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 63.5mm | ✗ | |
drivers count | 1only | ✗ | |
has a passive radiator | ✓ | ✓ | |
snr - signal to noise ratio | 80dB | ✗ | |
audio output power | 120W | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 25hours | 14hours |
charge time | 2.5hours | 2.6hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
operating power consumption | 20W | ✗ | |
standby mode power consumption | 0.5W | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | multipoint count | ✗ | 2only |
can be used wirelessly | ✓ | ✓ | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | ✗ | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 40meters | |
has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ | |
usb ports | ✗ | 1only | |
has a microphone input | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has a mobile app | ✗ | ✓ |
has voice prompts | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represent a number The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquid.
Having a value of IP67, the Turtlebox Gen 2's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the Turtlebox Gen 2, Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 has a rating of IP67 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3, at 420g weigh more than the Turtlebox Gen 2 by g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar. This represents the vertical dimension of a device, Turtlebox Gen 2 has a height of 222.25mm. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3, at 104mm is shorter than the Turtlebox Gen 2 by -118.25mm This represents the horizontal dimension of a device, Turtlebox Gen 2 has a width of 304.8mm.
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3, at 95.3mm is smaller in width than the Turtlebox Gen 2 with a difference -209.5mm The thickness (or depth) of Turtlebox Gen 2 is 177.8mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width) Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 has a thickness of 95.3mm, meaning that it is less thicker than the Turtlebox Gen 2 by -82.5mm The Turtlebox Gen 2 is dustproof and water-resistant. A water-resistant device can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, if it is to be submerged in the water this is usually set to a given depth and for a specific time period. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 too is dustproof and water-resistant, this makes both devices water-resistant and dust-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components A subwoofer is a speaker that delivers lower frequencies in the range of 20 -200Hz, the low frequencies are produced by instruments such as pipe organs, bass guitars, even the kick drums, and any explosive sound effects say in a movie.
Devices that have a subwoofer inbuilt give a richer bass sound when listening to bass-heavy music like hip hop. Bigger subwoofers are capable of producing deeper bass sounds. Turtlebox Gen 2 has a 190.5 mm subwoofer Turtlebox Gen 2 has stereo speakers, what this means is that Turtlebox Gen 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Turtlebox Gen 2 driver unit is 63.5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves.
Drivers come in different sizes and modes, but generally, you'll find three types: tweeter driver, which handles the high-frequency treble range (above 2,000 Hz), and midrange driver: which handles the midrange frequencies (200 Hz to 2,000 Hz). Woofer driver: handles the low-frequency bass range (below 200 Hz).
Based on the frequencies they handle more drivers may result in better sound quality, Turtlebox Gen 2 has 1 only. A passive radiator is a type of driver in speakers that can get extra power and resonance from a speaker system, usually used in smaller speaker systems. This radiator is called passive because it is not powered by electricity but by air pressure found in speaker cones.
The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep, resonant tones that would normally be produced by speakers in large boxes powered by AC. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 and Turtlebox Gen 2 both have a passive radiator
The signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the meaningful sound a speaker produces to the level of noise produced by internal components of that speaker, the higher the number the less perceived noise.
Turtlebox Gen 2 has an audio signal level of 80 dB higher than the level of noise. The audio output power of a device is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts Turtlebox Gen 2 has 120W, this is the amount of power the speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".
A higher audio output power results in louder, clearer sounds though this is not the sole factor determining the device's loudness. To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Turtlebox Gen 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Turtlebox Gen 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. Your speaker's battery life will reduce over time while in use, the battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Turtlebox Gen 2's battery life is 25 hours Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3's battery life is 14 hours.
Each time you recharge your device, it gets a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your speaker, no longer plays for long like it used to.
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Turtlebox Gen 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 takes 2.6 hours to fully charge the battery Turtlebox Gen 2 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your speaker. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 too has a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your speaker, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The amount of power a speaker uses depends on the loudness of the audio being played, its sensitivity, and the amplifier's volume.
Operating power consumption is how much power the device consumes when it's in use. Turtlebox Gen 2's operating power consumption is 20W Also known as a device's energy-saving mode, the power consumption in standby mode measures the amount of power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in. Turtlebox Gen 2 has a standby mode power consumption of 0.5W Turtlebox Gen 2 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 also can be used wirelessly Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Both the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 and the Turtlebox Gen 2 have Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Turtlebox Gen 2 has a v5 Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances.
The Turtlebox Gen 2 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 can connect at a 40meters distance via Bluetooth Turtlebox Gen 2 supports USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
A microphone port allows for connecting external high-end or specialized microphones that are better than those in-built into the device if any. There is a control panel on the Turtlebox Gen 2 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 too have a control panel on them.