Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 3i. It ranks #27 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster XS ranks #31.
The case for the Soundcore Boom 3i: Looks to be designed as a direct competitor to the Charge 5 with a very similar sound profile, warm tuned with boosted bass. Set against that: Not quite as good as a Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close.
On the Teufel Rockster XS side: A good sounding speaker. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 3i if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 3i | Teufel Rockster XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110 | €180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.3" x 3.1" (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 783 g | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
| Output Power | 50W | 32W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom 3i: $110 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Looks to be designed as a direct competitor to the Charge 5 with a very similar sound profile, warm tuned with boosted bass. Better value for the money than the Charge 5.
Cons: Not quite as good as a Charge 5, doesn’t go quite as loud or sound quite as balanced, but very very close. An earlier firmware version had some bass distortion, update your firmware in the Soundcore App
Full Soundcore Boom 3i review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.3" x 3.1" (210 x 85 x 78.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 94mm woofer + tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 783 g |
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Teufel Rockster XS: €180 Discontinued
Pros: A good sounding speaker.
Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster XS review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
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