Short answer: the Stage One if you want the most rugged, longest-running speaker of the two and the price isn’t a concern; the Rockster Neo for nearly everyone else. These rank #11 and #10 out of 50 party-size speakers, at $807.72 and $1450, with the Stage One costing $642.28 more - nearly twice as much.
The Stage One is built to run and survive longer. Its dual swappable batteries give it a 100-hour rating against the Rockster Neo’s already-long 36 (56 in Eco Mode), and it carries an IPX6 rating well beyond the Rockster Neo’s IP44. It also adds XLR output alongside XLR input for chaining into other gear, and our own notes describe its sound as very balanced, using the same high-efficiency driver approach that reaches 2-3x the volume of a typical speaker at the same wattage.
The Rockster Neo’s case is price and weight. It costs roughly half as much and is slightly lighter at 17.35 kg (38.3 lbs) against the Stage One’s 18.1 kg (39.9 lbs). Both take real microphone and instrument input over XLR, and both are built more like small PA rigs than party boxes.
Buy the Stage One if you need the most rugged, longest-running option and the price is a rounding error. Buy the Rockster Neo if you want most of the same idea - real inputs, long battery life - for close to half the cost.
If battery life is a priority, the Electrotec Stage One is rated for 100 hours versus 36 hours for the Teufel Rockster Neo.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | Electrotec Stage One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $1450 |
| Ranked | #11 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP44 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (SKAA) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg | 39.9 lbs / 18.1 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | - |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | Dual 1.5" compression drivers (tweeters) + 2x 4" woofers + passive radiators (PA system configuration) |
| Discontinued | No | - |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB | - |
| 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 | - |
| Aux Output | - | Yes |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes (dual) |
| SKAA | - | Yes |
| SKAA Latency | - | 19ms |
| XLR Output | - | Yes |
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) |
| 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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Electrotec Stage One: $1450 Electrotecaudio
Pros: Gigantic dual swappable battery. Longest runtime of any speaker at 100+ hours. Sounds very balanced. 12+ hour battery at full blast. Extremely loud. High efficiency drivers reach 2-3x the volume of typical speakers for the same wattage.
Cons: Designed for more loudness than deeper bass. Pretty expensive
Full Electrotec Stage One review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Output | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | Dual 1.5" compression drivers (tweeters) + 2x 4" woofers + passive radiators (PA system configuration) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (SKAA) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A + USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes (dual) |
| SKAA | Yes |
| SKAA Latency | 19ms |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 39.9 lbs / 18.1 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
| XLR Output | Yes |
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