Short answer: the JBL Partybox 300. It ranks #8 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $300; the Teufel Rockster Neo ranks #11 and costs $807.72, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the JBL Partybox 300 gets right: Exceptional sound quality with crisp, crystal clear highs and midranges, hard punchy bass without muddiness. 2x 6.5” woofers + 3x 2.25” tweeters, bass boost function, 45Hz-20kHz frequency range. 18-hour battery with 10400mAh capacity. The tradeoff: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground. Max spl and bass extension are only as good as the Partybox 100.
What the Teufel Rockster Neo offers: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. Watch for: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
Buy the JBL Partybox 300. 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 18 hours for the JBL Partybox 300.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Neo at IP44 (splashing) holds up far better than the JBL Partybox 300 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 300 | Teufel Rockster Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 Discontinued | $807.72 |
| Ranked | #8 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) | 40Hz | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 27" x 13" x 12.7" (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (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) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes (lying down) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs / 16 kg | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg |
| Output Power | 120W | 200W |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 3x 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 300: $300 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional sound quality with crisp, crystal clear highs and midranges, hard punchy bass without muddiness. 2x 6.5” woofers + 3x 2.25” tweeters, bass boost function, 45Hz-20kHz frequency range. 18-hour battery with 10400mAh capacity. Multiple inputs (RCA, USB, 3.5mm aux, mic, guitar). LED light modes (meter/pulse/party). True Wireless Stereo pairing up to 2 units.
Cons: Hard to carry, too tall, drags on the ground. Max spl and bass extension are only as good as the Partybox 100. No real reason to ever get one, get a Partybox 100 instead. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal. Discontinued.
Full JBL Partybox 300 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 27" x 13" x 12.7" (685.8 x 330.2 x 322.6 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 120W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes (lying down) |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs / 16 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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