Short answer: the Partybox 330 if you want JBL’s most powerful, most feature-loaded party speaker and don’t mind the size or price; the Rockster Air 2 if you’d rather spend less and get a much longer battery. These rank #5 and #2 out of 17 party-size speakers, at $499.99 and $629.95.
The Partybox 330 is the bigger, more powerful, more feature-rich of the two. It’s rated at 280W against the Rockster Air 2’s 80W, adds an optical TV input and lossless USB-C playback the Teufel doesn’t have, and comes with JBL’s app, EQ, wheels, a handle, and IPX4 splash resistance. It’s also the heaviest speaker in this comparison at 17.1 kg (37.7 lbs), and it costs $129.96 more than the Rockster Air 2.
The Rockster Air 2 counters with battery life and its off-axis dispersion. 58 hours against the Partybox 330’s 18, and a single horn-loaded tweeter built to hold its treble character together off-axis in a way dual-tweeter designs like the 330’s typically don’t. It also carries full XLR line and microphone inputs for plugging in real instruments or a mixer, on top of aux and guitar.
Buy the Partybox 330 if you want the most powerful, most feature-complete party speaker here and the price and size aren’t a concern. Buy the Rockster Air 2 if you’d rather pay less, run longer between charges, and prioritize XLR-level connectivity over raw power and extras.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the JBL Partybox 330 at IPX4 (splashing) against the Teufel Rockster Air 2, which has no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air 2 | JBL Partybox 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $629.95 |
| Ranked | #5 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 58 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.7” x 23.2” x 13.5” (323 x 589 x 343 mm) | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Inputs | XLR microphone, 6.3mm instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | Optical |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 31.2 lbs (14.15 kg) | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W RMS | 280W |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 10” paper woofer, 1x 1” polypropylene tweeter | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB RMS / 115dB peak @ 1m (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount | - |
| Coverage | 80° H x 40° V | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Cabinet Material | Plastic and MDF | - |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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