Short answer: the Teufel Rockster 2 if tuning matters most. It sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720, though its bass is not quite as deep as that speaker’s. The JBL Partybox 330 has a convenient handle and wheels, but its sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so it is probably not worth an upgrade if you own either.
Buy the JBL Partybox 330 at $629.95 if you want a party speaker. Buy the Teufel Rockster 2 at $1,269.94 if you want a large party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox 330 | Teufel Rockster 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.95 | $1,269.94 |
| Ranked | #2 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 13 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
| Inputs | Optical | - |
| 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) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 440W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) | 20.6” x 38.6” x 23.4” (524 x 980 x 595 mm) |
| Strap | No | - |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x, line level) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 132dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Frequency Response | - | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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Older models: the JBL Partybox Stage 320 (ranked lower, rated 4.6/5), the JBL Partybox 310 (ranked lower, rated 4.5/5) and the JBL Partybox 300 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5).
Pros: A highly complete rolling party speaker: removable battery, telescoping handle and wheels, light show, Auracast, USB-C lossless and optical inputs, plus dual mic/guitar inputs. It supplies a little more power than the JBL Partybox 310 and JBL Partybox Stage 320, while reviewers report better midrange clarity than the older JBL Partybox 310 and the same deep party-speaker bass.
Cons: It remains very large and heavy, and the sound improvement over the JBL Partybox Stage 320 is modest rather than transformational. JBL removed the dedicated mic gain/control knobs found on earlier models, a real drawback for frequent karaoke use. Do not upgrade from a JBL Partybox 310 or JBL Partybox Stage 320 just for the higher watt figure.
Full JBL Partybox 330 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 280W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Inputs | Optical |
| Lights | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
| Wheels | Yes |
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Teufel Rockster 2: $1,269.94 eBay
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 →
| Amplifier Power | 440W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA) |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x, line level) |
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