Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Air. It ranks #27 of 50 party speakers by sound quality; the Soundcore Rave+ ranks #44.
On the Teufel Rockster Air side: 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 Soundcore Rave+ gets right: Excellent sound quality praised by customers with clarity, definition, and bass response. Set against that: Pretty big lack of deep bass.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Air if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Rave+ if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Soundcore Rave+. It ranks near the bottom of the 50 party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Air | Soundcore Rave+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €500 Discontinued | $240 |
| Ranked | #27 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #44 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) | 21.7" x 12.6" x 12.2" (550 x 320 x 310 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg | 7.7 lbs / 3.49 kg |
| Output Power | 250W | 160W |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2" (51mm) tweeters |
| Discontinued | 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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Soundcore Rave+: $240 Soundcore
Pros: Excellent sound quality praised by customers with clarity, definition, and bass response. Custom EQ option (Rave+ adds what original Rave lacked) for personalization. Long battery life exceeds JBL Partybox 100. IPX5 water rating for wet conditions (not submersible). Wireless connectivity and multi-device support.
Cons: Pretty big lack of deep bass
Full Soundcore Rave+ review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 21.7" x 12.6" x 12.2" (550 x 320 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2" (51mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 160W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.49 kg |
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