Short answer: the Teufel Boomster NG (2017). It ranks #37 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the JBL Boombox ranks #46.
What the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) gets right: Pretty neutral sound. Removable battery. Set against that: Not as deep bass as others in the category. Bass port can make noise. No water rating.
What the JBL Boombox offers: Connect+ up to 100 speakers. The catch: Treble isn’t very smooth.
Buy the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Boombox if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Boombox at IPX5 (water jets) holds up far better than the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | JBL Boombox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €99 Discontinued | $399 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg | 11.5 lbs / 5.2 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 38W RMS | 60W AC / 40W battery |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) | 10" x 18.1" x 7.7" (254.5 x 458.5 x 195.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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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JBL Boombox: $399 Discontinued JBL Boombox
Pros: Connect+ up to 100 speakers.
Cons: Treble isn’t very smooth. Discontinued.
Full JBL Boombox review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 18.1" x 7.7" (254.5 x 458.5 x 195.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 65mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 60W AC / 40W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Connect+ up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs / 5.2 kg |
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