Short answer: the Teufel Boomster NG (2017). It ranks #37 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the JBL Partybox On the Go ranks #44.
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.
What the JBL Partybox On the Go gets right: Included wireless microphone. Set against that: Poor water rating. Horrible battery life. Probably the worst sounding of the Partybox line.
Buy the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Partybox On the Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) is rated for 18 hours versus 6 hours for the JBL Partybox On the Go.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox On the Go at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Boomster NG (2017) | JBL Partybox On the Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €99 Discontinued | $300 |
| Ranked | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #44 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 38W RMS | 100W |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) | 19.3" x 8.8" x 9.6" (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 5.1" woofer + tweeters |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Max Volume | - | 94dB |
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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 Partybox On the Go: $300 Amazon
Pros: Included wireless microphone.
Cons: Poor water rating. Horrible battery life. Probably the worst sounding of the Partybox line. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
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| App | Yes (JBL PartyBox app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 19.3" x 8.8" x 9.6" (489 x 224 x 244.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 94dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg |
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