Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It ranks #10 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster XS ranks #31.
The case for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: More neutral than the first A1. The catch: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1.
On the Teufel Rockster XS side: A good sounding speaker. Watch for: Not quite as deep of bass as others.
One note: the Teufel Rockster XS is discontinued, but it still ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | Teufel Rockster XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | €180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | - |
| Max Volume | 93dB | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | aptX |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | - | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Output Power | - | 32W |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $200 Amazon
Pros: More neutral than the first A1
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
Full B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Teufel Rockster XS: €180 Discontinued
Pros: A good sounding speaker.
Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster XS review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
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