Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Go. It ranks #103 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Sony SRS-XB30 ranks #104.
What the Teufel Rockster Go offers: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap. Set against that: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very deep.
The case for the Sony SRS-XB30: IPX5 rated. Doubles as a power bank for charging your phone. Long claimed battery life (up to 24 hours at moderate volume). The catch: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Go if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony SRS-XB30 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Sony SRS-XB30 is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Teufel Rockster Go.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Go | Sony SRS-XB30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €83.00 Discontinued | $199 |
| Ranked | #103 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 700 g | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) | 9" x 3.2" x 3.4" (228 x 82 x 86 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| App | - | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
| Power Input | - | Micro USB |
| Output Power | - | 20W |
| Max Volume | - | 95dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster Go: €83.00 Discontinued
Pros: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap
Cons: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange. Bass not very deep. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster Go review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 700 g |
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Sony SRS-XB30: $199
Pros: IPX5 rated. Doubles as a power bank for charging your phone. Long claimed battery life (up to 24 hours at moderate volume).
Cons: Muffled sound, worse than a XB20
Full Sony SRS-XB30 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9" x 3.2" x 3.4" (228 x 82 x 86 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partychain up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
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