Teufel Rockster Cross vs Turtlebox Cub

Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Cross. It ranks #23 of 102 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $249.99; the Turtlebox Cub ranks #77, rated 3.0/5, and costs $330, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.

The Teufel Rockster Cross is the better-sounding option. Pretty neutral frequency response. The catch: Outdoor mode can sound somewhat harsh due to the 4kHz peak.

The Turtlebox Cub is the tougher pick. A compact, cube-shaped Turtlebox at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) with a real two-way layout: a 4.5 inch woofer and a 1.3 inch titanium tweeter. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Teufel Rockster Cross. It links with other speakers (Party Mode), which the Teufel Rockster Cross cannot. The tradeoff: The evidence so far is listening impressions from two reviews, with no side by side tests against other brands.

Buy the Teufel Rockster Cross. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Cub and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Teufel Rockster Cross: $249.99 Amazon eBay

Newer model: the Teufel Rockster Cross 2, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.

Pros: Pretty neutral frequency response. More vocal/midrange-focused than the JBL Xtreme 4, thanks to a larger mid/bass driver: better suited to rock and jazz. Nicer upper-bass detail than the JBL Xtreme 4. Punchy, well-controlled bass that suits rock music, unlike the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus’s overboosted, uncontrolled bass even at stock tuning. Clear, detailed audio with good vocal presence and solid Bluetooth codec support even a couple years after release. Measured bass extension of 51Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Outdoor mode can sound somewhat harsh due to the 4kHz peak. Not as deep or full-sounding in the bass as the JBL Xtreme 4.

Full Teufel Rockster Cross review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	30W
App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	51Hz
Battery Life	16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	15” x 6.3” x 5.1” (380 x 160 x 130 mm)
Drivers	5” woofer, 2x textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQ	No
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX5
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	DC barrel jack
Stereo	Partially
Strap	Yes (detachable shoulder strap)
TWS	Yes
Weight	5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

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Turtlebox Cub: $330.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: A compact, cube-shaped Turtlebox at 2.4 kg with a real two-way layout: a 4.5 inch woofer and a 1.3 inch titanium tweeter. Reviewers found it very loud for its size, with warm, bass-forward tuning and a bit more bass than the Turtlebox Ranger. IP67 waterproof and dustproof, crush and drop resistant, stainless steel tie-downs, a claimed 14+ hours from a 49.95Wh battery, USB-C charging with a power bank output, stereo pairing and Party Mode.

Cons: The evidence so far is listening impressions from two reviews, with no side by side tests against other brands. One reviewer found it loses bass at high volume, and it is not as loud as the full-size Turtlebox. Turtlebox’s claimed 118dB is a figure the brand’s larger speakers have not come close to at a standard one meter distance. It is also mono from one unit, and its recessed USB-C port only fits slim cable plugs.

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Battery Life	14+ hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Dimensions	8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm)
Drivers	1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter
IP Rating	IP67
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (Party Mode)
Power Bank	Yes (USB-C)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Strap	No
TWS	Yes
Weight	5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

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