Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. It ranks #26 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) ranks #37.
What the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus offers: Quite a bit lighter than most of the other boombox size speakers. This speaker will likely move up as we get a good EQ tune that makes it a lot more neutral. Set against that: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost. Reasonably deep bass, but not as good as the top ranked.
On the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) side: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery. The tradeoff: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.98 | €99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Max Volume | 111dB | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Output Power | 140W | 38W RMS |
| Dimensions | 17.3" x 9.1" x 5.9" (440 x 230 x 150 mm) | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5") woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75") tweeters | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: $169.98 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite a bit lighter than most of the other boombox size speakers. This speaker will likely move up as we get a good EQ tune that makes it a lot more neutral.
Cons: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost. Reasonably deep bass, but not as good as the top ranked.
Full Soundcore Boom 2 Plus review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.3" x 9.1" x 5.9" (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5") woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75") tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 111dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 140W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg |
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Teufel Boomster NG (2017): €99 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery
Cons: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster NG (2017) review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 38W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
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