Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell II. It ranks #11 of 82 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Teufel Rockster Cross 2 ranks #22 (rated 4.2/5).
The Stockwell II is possibly the most natural sounding Marshall, with excellent off-axis sound. It is not very loud, at about 96dB measured, and adds DSP reverb some listeners dislike. It has no app or EQ.
The Cross 2 plays louder, at about 101dB with EQ, and sounds almost identical to the original Cross, fairly neutral with punchy bass. Its app EQ adds bass punch.
Battery: 38 hours claimed for the Cross 2 against 20 for the Stockwell II. Size: the Stockwell II is 1.4 kg against 2.4 kg.
Both have an aux input. The Cross 2 adds a power bank, stereo pairing, AAC and multipoint. The Stockwell II is IPX4, the Cross 2 IPX5.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell II. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Teufel Rockster Cross 2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell II | Teufel Rockster Cross 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | €249.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 82 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 82 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 38 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 101dB (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes (Party Link Stereo) |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| App | No | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (bass and treble, presets) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 15.4” x 5.9” x 5.1” (390 x 150 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters | 120mm woofer, 2x 20mm textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 40W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (adjustable strap) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stockwell II: $229.99 Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Marshall Stockwell III, rated 3/5.
Pros: Marshall Stockwell II uses 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters. Its 1.4 kg, claimed 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IPX4 protection, aux input, up to 96dB and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker, with excellent off-axis sound. Measured bass extension of 44Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 44Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Not very loud, and the added DSP reverb may annoy purists.
Full Marshall Stockwell II review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
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Teufel Rockster Cross 2: €249.99 Teufel eBay
Older model: the Teufel Rockster Cross (rated 4.2/5).
Pros: Keeps the original Rockster Cross’s sound, which was fairly neutral and vocal focused with punchy, well controlled bass, and the new Teufel Go app EQ gets noticeably more bass punch out of it than the original could manage. Claimed battery life more than doubles to 38 hours, or 46 in Eco Mode. USB-C charging with a power bank output and a built-in USB-C sound card, a 3.5mm aux input, multipoint pairing, AAC, and Party Link for a true stereo pair or up to 100 current Teufel speakers.
Cons: It uses the same drivers and amplifier as the 2018 original, so without EQ the two sound almost identical, even at maximum volume, and it measured about the same 101dB. In a direct comparison it struggles somewhat against the Soundcore Boom 2. aptX was dropped, water protection is still only IPX5 (water jets, not submersion), Party Link does not work with the original Cross, and the app’s bass and treble controls are limited. It is not sold in the US.
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| Amplifier Power | 40W RMS |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 38 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 15.4” x 5.9” x 5.1” (390 x 150 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm woofer, 2x 20mm textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble, presets) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) |
| TWS | Yes (Party Link Stereo) |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
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