Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Air 2. It ranks #5 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $499.99; the Soundboks 4 ranks #10, rated 3.4/5, and costs $1,199, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Soundboks 4 is the tougher option. A very loud battery party speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a removable 40 hour battery for big outdoor gatherings. It is rated IP65, while the Teufel Rockster Air 2 has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Teufel Rockster Air 2 lacks. The catch: Not as neutral or as deep of bass as the above Partyboxes.
The Teufel Rockster Air 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A battery PA speaker with good sound, a very long rated battery, even side coverage, and inputs for a mic and guitar. It is rated for 58 hours of battery against 40 for the Soundboks 4. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Soundboks 4 lacks. The catch: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 130’s boosted bass, though the JBL’s is boomy rather than truly deep.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Soundboks 4 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A very loud battery party speaker with two 10 inch woofers and a removable 40 hour battery for big outdoor gatherings.
A battery PA speaker with good sound, a very long rated battery, even side coverage, and inputs for a mic and guitar.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundboks 4 | Teufel Rockster Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #5 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 58 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 25.6” x 17” x 13” (650.2 x 431.8 x 330.2 mm) | 12.7” x 23.2” x 13.5” (323 x 589 x 343 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 10” woofers, 1” compression driver | 2-way: 1x 10” paper woofer, 1x 1” polypropylene tweeter |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 47Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | XLR microphone, 6.3mm instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 103dB RMS / 115dB peak @ 1m (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (XLR) |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo) | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (TeamUp, up to 5 speakers) | Yes (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| SKAA | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) | 31.2 lbs (14.15 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 216W (3x 72W) | 80W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 3-way active PA | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | Poplar plywood | Plastic and MDF |
| DSP | App EQ | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount socket | 35mm pole mount |
| Coverage | - | 80° H x 40° V |
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