Short answer: the Marshall Emberton III. It ranks #99 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster Go ranks #103.
On the Marshall Emberton III side: 30 hour battery life - among the best in its class; a 20 min quick-charge gives 4 hours. Watch for: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
The case for the Teufel Rockster Go: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap. The tradeoff: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very deep.
Buy the Marshall Emberton III if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Teufel Rockster Go. It ranks near the bottom of the 136 medium speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Marshall Emberton III is rated for 32 hours versus 12 hours for the Teufel Rockster Go.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton III | Teufel Rockster Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | €83.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #99 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #103 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 32 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 673 g | 1.5 lbs / 700 g |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 6.3" x 2.7" x 3" (160 x 68 x 76 mm) | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2" full-range cone drivers + 2x 2" passive radiators | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Output Power | 20W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Emberton III: $129.99 Amazon
Pros: 30 hour battery life - among the best in its class; a 20 min quick-charge gives 4 hours. IP67 rated, durable rubbery build using 50% recycled plastic.
Cons: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Not very loud. Not really any different from the Emberton II except having the treble turned down a little bit.
Full Marshall Emberton III review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 32 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.3" x 2.7" x 3" (160 x 68 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2" full-range cone drivers + 2x 2" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 673 g |
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Teufel Rockster Go: €83.00 Discontinued
Pros: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap
Cons: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very deep. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster Go review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 700 g |
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