These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Partybox 330 ranks #1 of 50 party speakers by sound quality at $629.95; the Teufel Rockster 2 ranks #3 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality at $1269.94.
What the JBL Partybox 330 gets right: Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so probably not worth an upgrade if you already own either of those.
What the Teufel Rockster 2 offers: Sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720. Set against that: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 at $629.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Teufel Rockster 2 at $1269.94 if you want a large party speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Teufel Rockster 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $1,269.94 |
| Ranked | #1 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA) |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) PEN dome tweeters | 2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (XLR) |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord, USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg | 96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg |
| Output Power | 280W | 440W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x, line level) |
| Built in Microphone | - | No |
| Wifi | - | No |
| Dimensions | - | 20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm) |
| Max Volume | - | 132dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox 330: $629.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable lightshow. Removable battery. Slightly more power than the 310 and Stage 320 (280W vs 240W). Adds an optical TV input and USB-C lossless playback, plus dual mic and guitar inputs for karaoke and live sets.
Cons: Sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so probably not worth an upgrade if you already own either of those. Removed the dedicated mic gain and microphone control knobs found on the 310/320. Some people don’t like the new lightshow design. Very large. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox 330 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 280W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg |
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Teufel Rockster 2: $1,269.94
Pros: Sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720. Horn-loaded tweeter gives far more consistent off-axis sound, unlike the Partybox 720’s dual tweeters, which suffer from comb-filtering interference. Gets louder without distorting - the Partybox 720 starts breaking up at high volume well before this does. Projects clearly over long outdoor distances, covering a large area evenly.
Cons: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720. Bass output drops off further at high volume.
Full Teufel Rockster 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA) |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Max Volume | 132dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 440W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord, USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x, line level) |
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