Short answer: the JBL Boombox 3 for features and protection, the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) for neutral sound with a removable battery. The Boombox 3 is IP67 rated, runs 24 hours and charges in 6.5 hours, but its bass is boosted with a 700Hz peak and a mid-bass dip. The Teufel is neutral with a removable battery, but has shallower bass, a bass port that can make noise and no water rating.
Buy the JBL Boombox 3. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) is no longer sold new.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the JBL Boombox 3 at IP67 (brief submersion) against the Teufel Boomster NG (2017), which has no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 3 | Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | €99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 91 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 91 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 25ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) | 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 180W AC / 136W battery | 38W RMS |
| Dimensions | 19” x 10.1” x 7.9” (482 x 257 x 200 mm) | 5.7” x 14.6” x 7.1” (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 189mm subwoofer + 2x 81mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Strap | No | - |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox 3: $349.95 Amazon eBay
Newer model: the JBL Boombox 4, ranked higher, rated 4/5.
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. Measured bass extension of 43Hz (-10dB).
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 →
| Amplifier Power | 180W AC / 136W battery |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 25ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) |
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Teufel Boomster NG (2017): €99 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Teufel Boomster 4, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5.
Pros: Teufel Boomster NG (2017) uses 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters. Its 3.4 kg, claimed 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. The battery is removable. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 47Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. The bass port can make noise, and there is no water rating. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster NG (2017) review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 38W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.7” x 14.6” x 7.1” (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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