Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox. It ranks #93 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster Go ranks #103.
The case for the Teufel Rockster Go: Clear mid-range with bright treble, wide soundstage via Dynamore processing, IP67 waterproof and durable, solid battery life, compact design with carrying strap. The catch: Rolled off treble, muffled sound, mids sound strange.
On the Tribit Stormbox side: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume. Watch for: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz.
One note: the Teufel Rockster Go is discontinued, but it still ranks #103 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Go if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Tribit Stormbox if sound quality matters more than the price.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Teufel Rockster Go. It ranks near the bottom of the 136 medium speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Teufel Rockster Go.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Go | Tribit Stormbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €83.00 Discontinued | $68 |
| Ranked | #103 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #93 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 700 g | 1.2 lbs / 535 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.9" x 3.9" (210 x 100 x 100 mm) | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, 2 devices) | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 52Hz |
| EQ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 166ms |
| Max Volume | - | 97dB |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| Output Power | - | 20W |
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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.
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| 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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Tribit Stormbox: $68 Amazon
Pros: IPX7 water resistant, dual pairing for stereo setup, excellent battery life (20 hours), instant on/off buttons, 97dB max volume
Cons: Muffled sounding, treble dips from 5khz-12khz. Listening from the front is the worst frequency response, lay it down facing up with xbass off for the smoothest response. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
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| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 2.7" x 2.7" (180 x 68 x 68 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 535 g |
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