Short answer: the JBL Boombox 3. It ranks #21 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster 2021 ranks #33.
What the JBL Boombox 3 offers: IP67 rated. 24 hour battery life (6.5 hour charge time). Doubles as a power bank. Watch for: Dips in mid bass range which makes the bass sound undefined, bass boosted, peaky at 700hz, not quite as good mids and treble as the Blast.
On the Teufel Boomster 2021 side: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm. Set against that: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension.
Buy the JBL Boombox 3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Boomster 2021 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 3 | Teufel Boomster 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | €250 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #21 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 25ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms | - |
| Max Volume | 110dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs / 6.7 kg | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | Yes |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Output Power | 180W AC / 136W battery | 42W RMS |
| Dimensions | 19" x 10.1" x 7.9" (482 x 257 x 200 mm) | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox 3: $349.95 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated. 24 hour battery life (6.5 hour charge time). Doubles as a power bank. PartyBoost links up to 100 compatible JBL speakers. Three-way speaker system with subwoofer.
Cons: Dips in mid bass range which makes the bass sound undefined, bass boosted, peaky at 700hz, not quite as good mids and treble as the Blast.
Full JBL Boombox 3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 25ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 19" x 10.1" x 7.9" (482 x 257 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 180W AC / 136W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs / 6.7 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 |
| 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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