Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Air. It ranks #27 of 50 party speakers by sound quality; the Sony GTK-XB72 ranks #47.
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 Sony GTK-XB72 offers: Exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, vibrant multi-colored LED lights. Watch for: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony GTK-XB72 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Sony GTK-XB72. It ranks near the bottom of the 50 party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air | Sony GTK-XB72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €500 Discontinued | $349 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #47 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 23 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg | 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg |
| Output Power | 250W | - |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators | 10cm driver + passive radiators |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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 |
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Sony GTK-XB72: $349 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, vibrant multi-colored LED lights. ClearAudio+ and Extra Bass technology for dynamic sound. LIVE SOUND button with angled speakers and DSP for 3D sound experience. FM radio, USB, RCA inputs with Music Center app control for lighting effects and EQ. Easy to use with convenient Bluetooth and FM radio.
Cons: No deep bass at all, weird midrange peak, rolled off treble and overall strange tuning. Discontinued.
Full Sony GTK-XB72 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz |
| Battery Life | 23 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 10cm driver + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg |
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