JBL Charge 5 Wifi vs Teufel Rockster XS

Short answer: the JBL Charge 5 Wifi. It ranks #25 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster XS ranks #31.

The case for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi: Has Wifi. Sounds exactly the same as the non-Wifi version. Set against that: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble.

What the Teufel Rockster XS offers: A good sounding speaker. Watch for: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe.

Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if the price matters more than sound quality.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Charge 5 Wifi: $250 Amazon

Pros: Has Wifi. Sounds exactly the same as the non-Wifi version

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive. No party mode on the wifi version

Full JBL Charge 5 Wifi review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	53Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	Yes (dual microphones)
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm)
Drivers	53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQ	Yes (3 band)
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Max Volume	99dB
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Streaming Services	AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music
TWS	Yes
Weight	2.2 lbs / 1000 g
Wifi	Yes

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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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