Short answer: the Teufel Boomster 2021. It ranks #33 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) ranks #37.
The case for the Teufel Boomster 2021: Pretty balanced sound, slightly warm. Set against that: Not as deep of bass as above ranked speakers. Boosted mid bass compensating for the lack of bass extension.
What the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) gets right: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery. The catch: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating.
Buy the Teufel Boomster 2021 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 Teufel Boomster 2021 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Boomster 2021 | Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €250 Discontinued | €99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #33 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs / 3.75 kg | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 42W RMS | 38W RMS |
| Dimensions | 14.6" x 7.1" x 5.8" (370 x 180 x 148 mm) | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 110mm (4.3") woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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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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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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