Short answer: the JBL Partybox Ultimate. It ranks #1 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster ranks #7.
On the JBL Partybox Ultimate side: Absolute deepest bass of any Bluetooth speaker. Handle and wheels are convenient. The catch: 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.
What the Teufel Rockster offers: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks 2/3. The tradeoff: Extremely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo. Only available in Europe.
Buy the JBL Partybox Ultimate if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox Ultimate at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Teufel Rockster at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Partybox Ultimate | Teufel Rockster | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.95 | €950 |
| Ranked | #1 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 86 lbs / 39 kg | 68.3 lbs / 31 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 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 17.9" x 41.3" x 17.3" (455 x 1049 x 440 mm) | 23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 9" subwoofer, 2x 4.5" midrange, 2x 2.75" tweeter | 2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter |
| Output Power | 1100W | 450W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 115dB |
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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: €950
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
Full Teufel Rockster review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 450W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs / 31 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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