Short answer: the Teufel Boomster NG (2017). It ranks #37 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality; the Soundcore Rave Party 2 ranks #42.
On the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) side: 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 Soundcore Rave Party 2 gets right: This speaker may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples. Watch for: Poor water rating. Bass extension doesn’t seem very good.
Buy the Teufel Boomster NG (2017) if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Rave Party 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Rave Party 2 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) | Soundcore Rave Party 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €99 Discontinued | $199.95 |
| Ranked | #37 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #42 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Output Power | 38W RMS | 80W RMS / 120W peak |
| Dimensions | 5.7" x 14.6" x 7.1" (145 x 370 x 180 mm) | 7.5" x 7.8" x 15.7" (191 x 198 x 400 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 90mm woofer + 2x 65mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 4" (100mm) woofers + 2x 2" (50mm) tweeters |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
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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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Soundcore Rave Party 2: $199.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: This speaker may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples.
Cons: Poor water rating. Bass extension doesn’t seem very good.
Full Soundcore Rave Party 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 7.8" x 15.7" (191 x 198 x 400 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" (100mm) woofers + 2x 2" (50mm) tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W RMS / 120W peak |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
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