Short answer: the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2. It ranks #18 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) ranks #37.
On the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 side: Warm sound with boosted bass. Watch for: Not as loud as others.
What the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) gets right: Pretty neutral sound. The tradeoff: Not as deep bass as others in the category.
One note: the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 is discontinued, but it still ranks #18 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) is rated for 18 hours versus 8 hours for the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 | Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 Discontinued | €99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #18 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Dual Sound) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Output Power | 100W AC / 30W battery | 38W RMS |
| Dimensions | 20" x 9" x 9.5" (508 x 228.6 x 241.3 mm) | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 90mm (3.5") woofers (front and rear firing) + 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Harman Kardon Go + Play 2: $350 Discontinued
Pros: Warm sound with boosted bass.
Cons: Not as loud as others. No water rating. Discontinued.
Full Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 20" x 9" x 9.5" (508 x 228.6 x 241.3 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 90mm (3.5") woofers (front and rear firing) + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 100W AC / 30W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Dual Sound) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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Teufel Boomster NG (2017): €99 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster NG (2017) review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 38W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
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