Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Xtreme 3 ranks #18 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $269.95; the Teufel Rockster 2 ranks #3 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality at $1269.94.
The case for the JBL Xtreme 3: Better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2, and a more balanced sound than the Xtreme 4. The catch: boosted bass, and it can’t match better speakers for bass depth or overall balance.
What the Teufel Rockster 2 gets right: It sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720, its horn-loaded tweeter gives far more consistent off-axis sound than the Partybox 720’s comb-filtering dual tweeters, it gets louder without distorting, and it projects clearly and evenly over long outdoor distances. Set against that: bass doesn’t go quite as deep as the Partybox 720’s, and output drops off further at high volume.
Buy the JBL Xtreme 3 at $269.95 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Teufel Rockster 2 at $1269.94 if you want a large party speaker instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Xtreme 3 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Teufel Rockster 2 at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Xtreme 3 | Teufel Rockster 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.95 | $1,269.94 |
| Ranked | #18 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Max Volume | 105dB | 132dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord, USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.83 kg | 96.5 lbs / 43.79 kg |
| App | No | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 5.4" x 5.3" (298 x 136 x 134 mm) | 20.6" x 38.6" x 23.4" (524 x 980 x 595 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2-way: 1x 380mm (15") woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB) |
| Output Power | 100W | 440W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (XLR) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x, line level) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Wifi | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Xtreme 3: $269.95 Amazon
Pros: Better treble and deeper bass than the Xtreme 2. More balanced sounding than the Xtreme 4
Cons: Boosted bass. Not as deep bass as better speakers. Not as balanced as better speakers.
Full JBL Xtreme 3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 5.4" x 5.3" (298 x 136 x 134 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 53.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.83 kg |
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
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) |
| 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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- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - in the open field
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - indoor listening test
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- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - outdoor test
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - indoor listening test
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs Rockster Air 2 - indoor listening test
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - in the open field
- Oluv Patreon: Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720 - on the street
- Reddit Search for Teufel Rockster 2 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons