Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Air. It ranks #27 of 50 party speakers by sound quality; the JBL Eon One Compact ranks #36.
The case for the Teufel Rockster Air: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). User-replaceable battery adds real longevity. 112dB loud like live rock concert. The catch: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted above half volume.
What the JBL Eon One Compact gets right: Professional 4-channel mixer with XLR/TRS preamps, phantom power for condenser mics. 112dB SPL, lightweight 17.6 lbs with swappable 12-hour battery. 8-inch woofer extends to 37.5Hz. Watch for: Quite distorted at full volume. Treble is quite rolled off, not much clarity.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Eon One Compact if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Air is rated for 30 hours versus 12 hours for the JBL Eon One Compact.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air | JBL Eon One Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €500 Discontinued | $699.00 |
| Ranked | #27 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) | 11.5" x 10" x 15.7" (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
| Output Power | 250W | - |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators | 8" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:
- Diamondboxx L2 vs Sony GTK-XB90
- Bose S1 Pro vs Audiocase S5
- Diamondboxx L2 vs Philips NX200
- Bose S1 Pro vs Teufel Rockster Air
- Bose S1 Pro vs JBL Eon One Compact
The Two Speakers In Full
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 |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Soundboks 4
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Mackie Thump Go
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Soundboks 2
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Klipsch Gig XXL
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Ultimate Ears Hyperboom
- Teufel Rockster Air vs LG XL7
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Soundcore Rave 3/3s
- Teufel Rockster Air vs Sony SRS-XP500
- See all 22 comparisons
JBL Eon One Compact: $699.00 Amazon
Pros: Professional 4-channel mixer with XLR/TRS preamps, phantom power for condenser mics. 112dB SPL, lightweight 17.6 lbs with swappable 12-hour battery. 8-inch woofer extends to 37.5Hz. Versatile positioning (upright PA or floor monitor). Large clear controls. Ducking feature auto-lowers music when speech detected. Handles DJ sets, vocals, guitar, corporate talks, and Bluetooth streaming. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.
Cons: Quite distorted at full volume. Treble is quite rolled off, not much clarity. Not stereo.
Full JBL Eon One Compact review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.5" x 10" x 15.7" (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Ultimate Ears Hyperboom
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Soundcore Rave+
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Soundcore Rave
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Sony GTK-XB90
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Mackie Thump Go
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Sony GTK-XB72
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Samsung MX-ST50B
- JBL Eon One Compact vs Sony GTK-XB60
- See all 17 comparisons