Short answer: the JBL Authentics 300. It ranks #30 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster 2021 ranks #33.
What the JBL Authentics 300 offers: Integrates both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously (rare for smart speakers). Watch for: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others. Peaky upper mids. No TWS.
What the Teufel Boomster 2021 gets right: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm. The catch: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension.
Buy the JBL Authentics 300 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 JBL Authentics 300.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Boomster 2021 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the JBL Authentics 300 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 300 | Teufel Boomster 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 | €250 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi Multi-Room) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Output Power | 100W | 42W RMS |
| Dimensions | 13.5" x 7.7" x 7.1" (342 x 195.6 x 180.3 mm) | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 1" tweeter + 4" woofer + passive radiators | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Authentics 300: $299.95 Amazon
Pros: Integrates both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously (rare for smart speakers). Retro seventies design with leather and Quadrex grille. 100-watt amp, carries well with leather-trimmed handle. Rechargeable battery rated ~8 hours.
Cons: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others. Peaky upper mids. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.
Full JBL Authentics 300 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.5" x 7.7" x 7.1" (342 x 195.6 x 180.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 1" tweeter + 4" woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi Multi-Room) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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