Short answer: the B&O Beolit 20. It ranks #31 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster 2021 ranks #33.
What the B&O Beolit 20 offers: Wireless phone charging. Watch for: Warm sound.
What the Teufel Boomster 2021 offers: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm Watch for: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers.
Buy the B&O Beolit 20 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Boomster 2021 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Boomster 2021 is rated for 18 hours versus 8 hours for the B&O Beolit 20.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Boomster 2021 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the B&O Beolit 20 at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beolit 20 | Teufel Boomster 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $690.28 | €250 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6 lbs / 2.7 kg | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 240W peak | 42W RMS |
| Dimensions | 5.3" x 9.1" x 7.4" (135 x 230 x 189 mm) | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 93dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beolit 20: $690.28 Amazon
Pros: Wireless phone charging.
Cons: Warm sound. Rolled off treble. Bass not as deep as the Onyx Studio 7
Full B&O Beolit 20 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.3" x 9.1" x 7.4" (135 x 230 x 189 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Output Power | 240W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 6 lbs / 2.7 kg |
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Teufel Boomster 2021: €250 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm
Cons: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster 2021 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 42W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg |
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