Short answer: the JBL Partybox Ultimate for better sound quality, the Teufel Rockster 2 for the lower price. The JBL Partybox Ultimate ranks #1 of 11 large party speakers at $1499.95. The Teufel Rockster 2 ranks #3 at $1269.94, $230.01 cheaper.
What the JBL Partybox Ultimate offers: Absolute deepest bass of any Bluetooth speaker. Handle and wheels are convenient. The tradeoff: Very large and heavy. No battery. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
The case for the Teufel Rockster 2: 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. The catch: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720. Bass output drops off further at high volume.
Buy the JBL Partybox Ultimate if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Ultimate | Teufel Rockster 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.95 | $1,269.94 |
| Ranked | #1 of 11 in Large 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 | No Battery | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes (XLR) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord, USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 86 lbs / 39 kg | 96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 17.9" x 41.3" x 17.3" (455 x 1049 x 440 mm) | 20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 9" subwoofer, 2x 4.5" midrange, 2x 2.75" tweeter | 2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter |
| Output Power | 1100W | 440W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x, line level) |
| Max Volume | - | 132dB |
| Frequency Response | - | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Partybox Ultimate: $1,499.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Absolute deepest bass of any Bluetooth speaker. Handle and wheels are convenient. Very nice lightshow ability.
Cons: Very large and heavy. No battery. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox Ultimate review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.9" x 41.3" x 17.3" (455 x 1049 x 440 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 9" subwoofer, 2x 4.5" midrange, 2x 2.75" tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 1100W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 86 lbs / 39 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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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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- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs Rockster Air 2 - indoor listening test
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