Teufel Rockster 2 vs JBL Partybox 720: Which Is Better? (2026)

Q: Should I buy the Teufel Rockster 2 or the JBL Partybox 720?

Buy the Partybox 720 if $169.99 matters and you don’t need the DJ mixer or DMX out - you’re still getting deeper bass and better weather resistance for less. Buy the Rockster 2 if you want the louder, cleaner-projecting speaker of the two and can use the extra I/O.

Short answer: the Rockster 2 if outright loudness, off-axis clarity, and DJ-style inputs matter more than price; the Partybox 720 if $169.99 and weatherproofing matter more. These rank #4 and #5 out of 12 large-party speakers, at $1,269.94 and $1,099.95.

Outdoors, the Rockster 2 has the edge in exactly the way you’d hope for the extra money. Side by side at increasing volume, the Partybox 720 started scratching and hit its output ceiling well before the Rockster 2 did, and the difference held up at 50 meters (164 ft) outdoors - the Rockster 2 stayed clear and covered the space evenly. Its horn-loaded tweeter is a big reason why: dispersion holds together off-axis, while the Partybox 720’s two separate tweeters interfere with each other and comb-filter as you move to the side.

The Partybox 720 doesn’t lose everywhere. It still has the deeper low end of the two - the Rockster 2 isn’t quite as deep, and what bass it has backs off further at high volume, the opposite of ideal for a speaker built to fill a big space. The 720 also carries a real IPX4 splash rating against the Rockster 2’s lighter IPX2 (light rain and dust only), which matters if this is actually going outside.

The Rockster 2 is built more like a small PA rig than a party speaker. Beyond the usual aux and XLR inputs, it adds a built-in 2-channel DJ mixer and a DMX port for controlling external lighting, neither of which the Partybox 720 offers. That’s a real differentiator if you’re running actual sound for an event rather than just soundtracking a backyard party.

Both are wheeled, mains-optional stationary units, not something you’re carrying far. The Rockster 2 is the heavier of the two at 43.79 kg (96.5 lbs) against the Partybox 720’s 31 kg (68.3 lbs), and both run about 15 hours on battery.

Buy the Partybox 720 if $169.99 matters and you don’t need the DJ mixer or DMX out - you’re still getting deeper bass and better weather resistance for less. Buy the Rockster 2 if you want the louder, cleaner-projecting speaker of the two and can use the extra I/O.

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Specifications Side By Side

	Teufel Rockster 2	JBL Partybox 720
Price	$1,269.94	$1,099.95
Ranked	#4 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers	#5 of 12 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA)	Yes
Battery Life	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC
Guitar Input	Yes	Yes
IP Rating	IPX2	IPX4
Microphone Input	Yes (XLR)	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Power Bank	Yes	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	AC Power cord, USB-C	AC Power cord
Weight	96.5 lbs (43.79 kg)	68.3 lbs (31 kg)
XLR Input	Yes (2x, line level)	-
App	Yes (Teufel Go)	Yes
Built-in Microphone	No	No
EQ	Yes	Yes (5 band)
Party Mode	Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)	Yes (Auracast)
Stereo	Yes	Yes
Omnidirectional	No	No
TWS	Yes	Yes
USB Playback	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.4
Dimensions	20.6” x 38.6” x 23.4” (524 x 980 x 595 mm)	16.4” x 37.1” x 16” (416 x 942 x 406 mm)
Drivers	2-way: 1x 380mm (15”) woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter	2x 9” woofer, 2x 1.25” dome tweeter
Amplifier Power	440W	800W
Maximum SPL	132dB (Manufacturer specified)	-
Digital Aux Input	No	No
Frequency Response	36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB)	-
Removable Battery	-	Yes
Lights	-	Yes
Wheels	-	Yes
Strap	-	No

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How Teufel Rockster 2 compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

Teufel Rockster 2: $1,269.94 eBay

Pros: Sounds better and more evenly tuned than the JBL Partybox 720. Horn-loaded tweeter gives far more consistent off-axis sound, unlike the Partybox 720’s dual tweeters, which suffer from comb-filtering interference. Gets louder without distorting - the Partybox 720 starts breaking up at high volume well before this does. Projects clearly over long outdoor distances, covering a large area evenly.

Cons: Not quite as deep bass as the JBL Partybox 720. Bass output drops off further at high volume.

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Amplifier Power	440W
App	Yes (Teufel Go)
Aux Input	Yes (3.5mm, 6.3mm, RCA)
Battery Life	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built-in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	20.6” x 38.6” x 23.4” (524 x 980 x 595 mm)
Drivers	2-way: 1x 380mm (15”) woofer, 1x 35mm horn-loaded tweeter
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	36Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified, -6dB)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IPX2
Maximum SPL	132dB (Manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	Yes (XLR)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power Bank	Yes
Power Input	AC Power cord, USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	No
Weight	96.5 lbs (43.79 kg)
Wi-Fi	No
XLR Input	Yes (2x, line level)

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JBL Partybox 720: $1,099.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Older model: the JBL Partybox 710 (rated 4.7/5).

Pros: JBL’s most powerful battery-equipped PartyBox combines 800W output, two removable batteries, wheels, a light show, Auracast, USB-C playback, app EQ and karaoke/guitar inputs. Independent testing confirms very high output, strong bass and a flexible 5- or 7-band EQ; it can easily cover a backyard or large event.

Cons: At 31kg and 94cm tall, it is still cumbersome despite the wheels. Its front-facing vertical driver layout gives uneven sound to listeners at the sides or behind it, bass compresses at very high volume and reviewers note a faint hiss. The default is dark/bass-heavy, so use the app EQ and do not expect a neutral indoor hi-fi speaker.

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Amplifier Power	800W
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.4
Built-in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	16.4” x 37.1” x 16” (416 x 942 x 406 mm)
Drivers	2x 9” woofer, 2x 1.25” dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (5 band)
Guitar Input	Yes
IP Rating	IPX4
Lights	Yes
Microphone Input	Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Auracast)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Removable Battery	Yes
Stereo	Yes
Strap	No
TWS	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Weight	68.3 lbs (31 kg)
Wheels	Yes
Wi-Fi	No

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The Two Speakers In Full

Teufel Rockster 2: $1,269.94 eBay

JBL Partybox 720: $1,099.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay