JBL Pulse 5 vs Teufel Rockster XS

Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the JBL Pulse 5 ranks #42.

What the JBL Pulse 5 gets right: Cool light show, although not synced to the music like the Pulse 2. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep bass as others.

What the Teufel Rockster XS offers: A good sounding speaker. Set against that: Not quite as deep of bass as others.

One note: the Teufel Rockster XS is discontinued, but it still ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.

Buy the JBL Pulse 5 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if sound quality matters more than the price.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Pulse 5: $199.12 Amazon

Pros: Cool light show, although not synced to the music like the Pulse 2.

Cons: Not quite as deep bass as others. Plastic scratches easily.

Full JBL Pulse 5 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~58Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	4.2" x 8.4" x 5.2" (107 x 214 x 131 mm)
Drivers	64mm woofer, 16mm tweeter
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	58Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Weight	3.3 lbs / 1500 g

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Teufel Rockster XS: €180 Discontinued

Pros: A good sounding speaker.

Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.

Full Teufel Rockster XS review and specifications →

Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	14 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	aptX
Bluetooth Version	4.0
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	32W
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Stereo	Yes
Weight	1.6 lbs / 720 g

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