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 #13 and #1 out of 50 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.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Air 2 is rated for 58 hours versus 18 hours for the JBL Partybox 330.
If water resistance matters to you, the JBL Partybox 330 at IPX4 (splashing) holds up far better than the Teufel Rockster Air 2 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air 2 | JBL Partybox 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $629.95 |
| Ranked | #13 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 58 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.7" x 23.2" x 13.5" (323 x 589 x 343 mm) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| 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 |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes (USB-C, lossless) |
| Weight | 31.2 lbs / 14.15 kg | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg |
| Output Power | 80W | 280W |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 10" paper woofer, 1x 1" polypropylene tweeter | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| Discontinued | No | - |
| 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 | - |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Optical Input | - | Yes |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster Air 2: $499.99 Amazon
Pros: More consistent off-axis sound than the JBL Partybox 130, thanks to its single horn-loaded compression driver. Projects sound more evenly to the sides, unlike the JBL’s narrower front-firing dispersion. Cleaner instrument separation at high volume than the JBL Partybox 130, which turns anemic and loses bass at max volume despite its bass boost.
Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 130’s boosted bass, though the JBL’s is boomy rather than truly deep. Bass and treble aren’t perfectly controlled at maximum volume - can sound hollow or too bright unless turned down from default. Not meaningfully louder than its 3-year-old predecessor, and the reviewer found the overall tuning a bit worse.
Full Teufel Rockster Air 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 58 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.7" x 23.2" x 13.5" (323 x 589 x 343 mm) |
| Discontinued | No |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 10" paper woofer, 1x 1" polypropylene tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 31.2 lbs / 14.15 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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JBL Partybox 330: $629.95 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Handle and wheels are convenient. Customizable lightshow. Removable battery. Slightly more power than the 310 and Stage 320 (280W vs 240W). Adds an optical TV input and USB-C lossless playback, plus dual mic and guitar inputs for karaoke and live sets.
Cons: Sound quality is nearly identical to the 310 and Stage 320 despite the power bump, so probably not worth an upgrade if you already own either of those. Removed the dedicated mic gain and microphone control knobs found on the 310/320. Some people don’t like the new lightshow design. Very large. Note, JBL daisychain is not compatible with any other non-JBL speaker and is possibly a fully digital signal.
Full JBL Partybox 330 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" (165mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 280W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-C, lossless) |
| Weight | 37.7 lbs / 17.1 kg |
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