Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Color II. It ranks #98 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster Go ranks #103.
On the Bose SoundLink Color II side: Soft-touch rubber coating is comfortable to hold and tough enough for bumps and scrapes. The catch: Boosted bass on Color II. Not as deep of bass as other models. Lacking midrange detail.
The case for the Teufel Rockster Go: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap. Set against that: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very deep.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Color II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Teufel Rockster Go. It ranks near the bottom of the 136 medium speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Go at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Bose SoundLink Color II at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Color II | Teufel Rockster Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 Discontinued | €83.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #98 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #103 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g | 1.5 lbs / 700 g |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 5.2" x 5" x 2.2" (132 x 127 x 56 mm) | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| App | Yes (Bose Connect) | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | aptX, SBC |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Bose SoundLink Color II: $139.00 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Soft-touch rubber coating is comfortable to hold and tough enough for bumps and scrapes. IPX4 splashproof. Supports multipoint pairing to two devices at once.
Cons: Boosted bass on Color II. Not as deep of bass as other models. Lacking midrange detail. Rolled off treble. Discontinued.
Full Bose SoundLink Color II review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Bose Connect) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.2" x 5" x 2.2" (132 x 127 x 56 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g |
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Teufel Rockster Go: €83.00 Discontinued
Pros: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap
Cons: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very deep. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster Go review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 700 g |
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