Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Air 2. It ranks #13 of 50 party speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster Air ranks #27.
The case for the Teufel Rockster Air 2: More consistent off-axis sound than the JBL Partybox 130, thanks to its single horn-loaded compression driver. The tradeoff: Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 130’s boosted bass, though the JBL’s is boomy rather than truly deep.
What the Teufel Rockster Air offers: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). User-replaceable battery adds real longevity. 112dB loud like live rock concert. Set against that: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted above half volume.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster Air if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Air 2 is rated for 58 hours versus 30 hours for the Teufel Rockster Air.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air 2 | Teufel Rockster Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | €500 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #13 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 58 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, AAC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.7" x 23.2" x 13.5" (323 x 589 x 343 mm) | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link Stereo, 2 speakers; XLR chaining up to 10) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 31.2 lbs / 14.15 kg | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg |
| Output Power | 80W | 250W |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 10" paper woofer, 1x 1" polypropylene tweeter | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators |
| Discontinued | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 103dB RMS / 115dB peak @ 1m (Manufacturer specified) | 115dB |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~52Hz |
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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 |
| Max Volume | 103dB RMS / 115dB peak @ 1m (Manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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Teufel Rockster Air: €500 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). User-replaceable battery adds real longevity. 112dB loud like live rock concert. Tight bass, solid build, clean full-range guitar output (legitimate practice amp). XLR mic/instrument/aux inputs with companion XLR daisy-chain. USB-A device charging. Party Link Stereo pairs two units wirelessly.
Cons: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted above half volume. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster Air review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 250W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg |
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