Short answer: the JBL Partybox 100. It ranks #6 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $499.99; the Teufel Rockster Neo ranks #11 and costs $807.72, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the JBL Partybox 100 side: Quite neutral sound, pretty deep bass. Watch for: A slight peak in the upper mids. Slight TWS issue where the 2nd is slightly delayed.
What the Teufel Rockster Neo offers: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. Set against that: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
Buy the JBL Partybox 100. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Teufel Rockster Neo and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Neo is rated for 36 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Partybox 100.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Neo at IP44 (splashing) holds up far better than the JBL Partybox 100 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 100 | Teufel Rockster Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 Discontinued | $807.72 |
| Ranked | #6 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 6.5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 11.3" x 21.7" x 11.4" (288 x 551 x 290 mm) | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | IP44 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (XLR combo) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs / 9.7 kg | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg |
| Output Power | 160W | 200W |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) |
| Discontinued | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 124.5dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 100: $499.99 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Quite neutral sound, pretty deep bass.
Cons: A slight peak in the upper mids. Slight TWS issue where the 2nd is slightly delayed. Just as loud and slightly deeper bass than a Stormbox Blast which is way smaller with better sound quality. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal. Discontinued.
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| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | 6.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.3" x 21.7" x 11.4" (288 x 551 x 290 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 160W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 21.4 lbs / 9.7 kg |
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Teufel Rockster Neo: $807.72
Pros: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class.
Cons: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12. Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 330 or even the JBL Partybox 130.
Full Teufel Rockster Neo review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| Discontinued | No |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) |
| EQ | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP44 |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) |
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