JBL Partybox 130 vs Teufel Rockster

Last updated: August 20, 2026

These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Partybox 130 ranks #5 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $449.95; the Teufel Rockster ranks #7 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality at -.

The case for the JBL Partybox 130: Handle and wheels are convenient. The catch: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price.

On the Teufel Rockster side: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks 2/3. Watch for: Extremely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo.

Buy the JBL Partybox 130 at $449.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Teufel Rockster at - if you want a large party speaker instead.

If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster is rated for 30 hours versus 15 hours for the JBL Partybox 130.

If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 130 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Teufel Rockster at no water resistance.

JBL Partybox 130 vs Teufel Rockster

Specifications Side By Side

JBL Partybox 130 Teufel Rockster
Price$449.95€950
Ranked#5 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#7 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesNo
Aux InputYesYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBCaptX, SBC
Bluetooth Version6.04.0
Charging Time3 hours-
Drivers2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter
EQYes (7 band)Yes
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)-
Guitar InputYesYes
IP RatingIPX4None
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)Yes
Party ModeYes (Auracast)Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-C)Yes
Power InputAC Power cordAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes-
StereoPartiallyYes
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
USB PlaybackYesYes
Weight24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg68.3 lbs / 31 kg
Output Power200W450W
Digital Aux InputNoNo
XLR Input-Yes
Built in Microphone-No
Wifi-No
Dimensions-23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm)
Max Volume-115dB

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Partybox 130: $449.95 Amazon

JBL Partybox 130 ranking card

Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable color lighting modes. Quite neutral sound. Removable battery.

Cons: Boomier and less clear than the Partybox 120. High price. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.

AppYes
Aux InputYes
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version6.0
Charging Time3 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Drivers2x 5.2" woofers, 2x 1" tweeters
EQYes (7 band)
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
Microphone InputYes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power200W
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoPartially
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight24.9 lbs / 11.3 kg

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Teufel Rockster: €950

Teufel Rockster ranking card

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

AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life30 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsaptX, SBC
Bluetooth Version4.0
Built in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm)
Drivers2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter
EQYes
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingNone
Max Volume115dB
Microphone InputYes
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power450W
Party ModeYes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes
Power InputAC Power cord
StereoYes
TWSYes
USB PlaybackYes
Weight68.3 lbs / 31 kg
WifiNo
XLR InputYes

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