Short answer: the Partybox 330. These rank #4 and #2 out of 17 party-size speakers, at $807.72 and $629.95, and the cheaper of the two also sounds better - the Rockster Neo costs $177.77 more for a downgrade on both counts.
Our own notes are direct about this one. The Rockster Neo isn’t quite as good sounding overall as the Partybox 330, and its bass isn’t as deep either, despite being the larger and heavier speaker. The Partybox 330 also out-powers it on paper, 280W against 200W.
The Partybox 330 is the more feature-complete party speaker too. It has a handle, wheels, an optical TV input, lossless USB-C playback, dual mic and guitar inputs, and JBL’s app with EQ - none of which the Rockster Neo can fully match. The Rockster Neo answers with genuine XLR-level connectivity (two combo inputs plus a dedicated guitar jack) and a built-in top-mounted microphone, aimed more at plugging in real instruments than at karaoke or TV audio.
The Rockster Neo does win on runtime and dust/water resistance. 36 hours (56 in Eco Mode) against the Partybox 330’s 18, and an IP44 rating against the 330’s IPX4.
Buy the Partybox 330. It sounds better, costs less, and does more out of the box - the Rockster Neo only makes sense if its XLR inputs and longer battery specifically matter to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | JBL Partybox 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $629.95 |
| Ranked | #4 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #2 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Dimensions | 17.2” x 25.6” x 12.8” (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | 26.1”H x 13.1”W x 14.8”D (662.5 x 334 x 375 mm) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Smart EQ mode) |
| IP Rating | IP44 | IPX4 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | Optical |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs (17.35 kg) | 37.7 lbs (17.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 280W |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 2x 6.5” (165mm) woofers + 2x 1” (25mm) PEN dome tweeters |
| Maximum SPL | 124.5dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | 110° conical | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz - 16kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | Plastic and wood | - |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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