Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the JBL Charge 4 ranks #50.
What the JBL Charge 4 offers: Doubles as a power bank for charging phones/tablets. Set against that: Not stereo. 1 Oval driver.
The case for the Teufel Rockster XS: A good sounding speaker. The catch: Not quite as deep of bass as others.
One note: the JBL Charge 4 is discontinued, but it still ranks #50 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the JBL Charge 4 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Charge 4 | Teufel Rockster XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 Discontinued | €180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #50 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 330ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | - |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 960 g | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 51x89mm fullrange | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 3.7" x 3.7" (220 x 95 x 93 mm) | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 30W RMS | 32W |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | aptX |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Charge 4: $119.95 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Doubles as a power bank for charging phones/tablets. IPX7 rated and floats. ~20 hour battery life; wirelessly links with 100+ JBL Connect+ speakers.
Cons: Not stereo. 1 Oval driver. Boosted bass, top a little rolled off, warm sound. Not as loud as a Charge 3. Discontinued.
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| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 330ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 3.7" x 3.7" (220 x 95 x 93 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 51x89mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 960 g |
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Teufel Rockster XS: €180 Discontinued
Pros: A good sounding speaker.
Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster XS review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
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