Short answer: the Teufel Boomster 2021. It ranks #33 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Sony SRS-XG500 ranks #45.
What the Teufel Boomster 2021 gets right: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm. The catch: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension.
On the Sony SRS-XG500 side: 30 hour battery life; 10-min quick-charge gives 3 hours. Battery care function stops charging at 90% to extend longevity. Watch for: Thuddy upper bass, not as deep bass as others. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.
Buy the Teufel Boomster 2021 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony SRS-XG500 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony SRS-XG500 is rated for 30 hours versus 18 hours for the Teufel Boomster 2021.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Boomster 2021 | Sony SRS-XG500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €250 Discontinued | $243.77 |
| Ranked | #33 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #45 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Music Center, Fiestable) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (App + ClearAudio+) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg | 12.3 lbs / 5.6 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 42W RMS | 2x 25W + 2x 10W |
| Dimensions | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) | 18.1" x 10.1" x 8.5" (460 x 256 x 215 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP66 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 49Hz |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Boomster 2021: €250 Discontinued
Pros: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm
Cons: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Boomster 2021 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 42W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg |
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Sony SRS-XG500: $243.77 Amazon
Pros: 30 hour battery life; 10-min quick-charge gives 3 hours. Battery care function stops charging at 90% to extend longevity. IP66 water/dust resistant. Two USB-A ports (one charges devices), mic/guitar inputs, AUX. Party mode links 100+ speakers.
Cons: Thuddy upper bass, not as deep bass as others. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.
Full Sony SRS-XG500 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Music Center, Fiestable) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 18.1" x 10.1" x 8.5" (460 x 256 x 215 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer |
| EQ | Yes (App + ClearAudio+) |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 2x 25W + 2x 10W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs / 5.6 kg |
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