These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Teufel Rockster Air 2 ranks #5 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $499.99; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
The Teufel Rockster Air 2 is the longer-running pick. A battery PA speaker with good sound, a very long rated battery, even side coverage, and inputs for a mic and guitar. It is rated for 58 hours of battery against 35 for the Soundboks Rider. It links with other speakers (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 130’s boosted bass, though the JBL’s is boomy rather than truly deep.
The Soundboks Rider is the tougher choice. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated IP66, while the Teufel Rockster Air 2 has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Teufel Rockster Air 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air 2 at $499.99 if you want a battery-powered PA speaker. Buy the Soundboks Rider at $599 if you want a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air 2 | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #5 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | No | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 58 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 12.7” x 23.2” x 13.5” (323 x 589 x 343 mm) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| IP Rating | None | IP66 |
| Inputs | XLR microphone, 6.3mm instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Weight | 31.2 lbs (14.15 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W RMS | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 10” paper woofer, 1x 1” polypropylene tweeter | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB RMS / 115dB peak @ 1m (Manufacturer specified) | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| 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 | - |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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