Short answer: the JBL Partybox 1000. It ranks #2 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster ranks #7.
What the JBL Partybox 1000 gets right: Handle and wheels are convenient. Right up there with the Partybox Ultimate, this was the previous speaker in that size. Set against that: Very large and heavy. No battery. No app. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
What the Teufel Rockster offers: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks 2/3. The catch: Extremely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo. Only available in Europe.
Buy the JBL Partybox 1000 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 1000 | Teufel Rockster | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.95 | €950 |
| Ranked | #2 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 75 lbs / 34 kg | 68.3 lbs / 31 kg |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.6" x 41.3" x 15.4" (397 x 1050 x 390 mm) | 23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12" down-firing woofer, 2x 7" midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter | 2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter |
| Output Power | 1100W | 450W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 115dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 1000: $1,099.95 Amazon
Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Right up there with the Partybox Ultimate, this was the previous speaker in that size. A better value than the Partybox Ultimate. Nice waterfall lightshow.
Cons: Very large and heavy. No battery. No app. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox 1000 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.6" x 41.3" x 15.4" (397 x 1050 x 390 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 12" down-firing woofer, 2x 7" midrange, 1x compression horn tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 1100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 75 lbs / 34 kg |
| Wifi | No |
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Teufel Rockster: €950
Pros: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks 2/3.
Cons: Extremely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo. Only available in Europe
Full Teufel Rockster review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 450W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs / 31 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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