Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Neo for better sound quality, the Bose S1 Pro for the lower price. The Teufel Rockster Neo ranks #11 of 50 party speakers at $807.72. The Bose S1 Pro ranks #16 at $699, $108.72 cheaper.
What the Teufel Rockster Neo gets right: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. The catch: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
On the Bose S1 Pro side: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Full sound with no lack of low-end output, crystal-clear audio quality. Watch for: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume. Better suited for voice amplification.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Neo if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Bose S1 Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Neo is rated for 36 hours versus 11 hours for the Bose S1 Pro.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Neo at IP44 (splashing) holds up far better than the Bose S1 Pro at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | Bose S1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $699.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | 13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP44 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | - |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| Discontinued | No | Yes |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB | 109dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Charging Time | - | 5 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster Neo: $807.72
Pros: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class.
Cons: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12. Bass isn’t as deep as the JBL Partybox 330 or even the JBL Partybox 130.
Full Teufel Rockster Neo review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| Discontinued | No |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) |
| EQ | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP44 |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) |
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Bose S1 Pro: $699.00 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Extremely compact and light with flexible placement options. Full sound with no lack of low-end output, crystal-clear audio quality. Three-channel mixer (2 mic/line + 1 line/Bluetooth). Auto EQ adjusts sound based on orientation. Multiple angled surfaces for various positioning including tilted portrait mode. Up to 11 hours battery life. Professional build quality. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.
Cons: With full range music, it becomes distorted above ⅔ volume. Better suited for voice amplification. Not as much deep bass as the Everse 8, midrange sounds reasonably balanced. Treble is pretty boosted. Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Discontinued.
Full Bose S1 Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 9.4" x 11" (332.7 x 238.8 x 279.4 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 6" (152mm) woofer + 3x 2.25" (57mm) tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 109dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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