Short answer: the JBL Boombox 4. It ranks #17 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) ranks #37.
On the JBL Boombox 4 side: Pretty insane output capability for the size. Watch for: Pretty overpriced for the category.
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 Teufel Boomster NG (2017) is discontinued, but it still ranks #37 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Boombox 4 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 JBL Boombox 4 is rated for 28 hours versus 18 hours for the Teufel Boomster NG (2017).
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Boombox 4 at IP68 (extended submersion) holds up far better than the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Boombox 4 | Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.95 | €99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #17 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms | - |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 5.98 kg | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) | Yes (USB-A) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Output Power | 210W AC / 200W battery | 38W RMS |
| Dimensions | 20.1" x 10.2" x 8.3" (510 x 260 x 210 mm) | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Boombox 4: $549.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Pretty insane output capability for the size.
Cons: Pretty overpriced for the category. Better than the Boombox 3 mostly because there are more 7 EQ bands instead of just 3 and it can be better tuned. Try Oluv’s EQ for it. Out of the box sounds worse than the Boombox 3. No Aux input.
Full JBL Boombox 4 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 20.1" x 10.2" x 8.3" (510 x 260 x 210 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 210W AC / 200W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 5.98 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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