Turtlebox Cub Review: My New Favorite Rugged Bluetooth Speaker, but It's Not Cheap
The Cub hits a sweet spot in Turtlebox's Bluetooth speaker lineup between its Original (Gen 3) and Ranger models. But is it worth $330?
Article updated on July 7, 2026 at 4:02 AM PDT
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8.2 / 10
Score
Turtlebox Cub
Pros
- Half the weight of the Turtlebox original (3rd gen)
- impressively loud with strong bass
- Waterproof/ dustproof rugged design
- USB-C charging
- Battery life up to 14 hours
- Built-in mic for speakerphone capabilities
Cons
- Fairly pricey
- No companion app
- No sound modes or equalizer options
Turtlebox's new-for-2026 Cub Bluetooth speaker is essentially a shrunken-down version of the company's Originalspeaker ($430), which is now on its third generation. While the Cub doesn't play quite as loud as that...
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