Short answer: the Stage 320 for most buyers - it’s cheaper, easier to move, and known for holding onto bass at high volume; the Rockster Neo if you specifically need XLR-level inputs and all-day battery. These rank #4 and #3 out of 17 party-size speakers, at $807.72 and $569.95, with the Rockster Neo costing $237.77 more.
The Stage 320 is the more convenient, more powerful speaker. It has a handle and wheels, JBL’s app with a 5-band EQ, Auracast pairing, and a 240W rating against the Rockster Neo’s 200W. Our own notes on the Stage 320 credit it with keeping more bass than its sibling the 310 does at high volume - and the Rockster Neo’s own notes flag its bass as not a strong point relative to JBL’s Partybox line generally.
The Rockster Neo answers with connectivity and runtime, not convenience. Two XLR combo inputs, a dedicated guitar jack, and a built-in top-mounted microphone give it real pro-audio flexibility the Stage 320 doesn’t match, and its 36-hour battery (56 in Eco Mode) doubles the Stage 320’s 18. It also carries an IP44 rating against the Stage 320’s IPX4.
Buy the Stage 320 for the cheaper, wheeled, more powerful option with better bass retention at volume. Buy the Rockster Neo if XLR-level inputs and a much longer battery matter more to you than convenience and raw output.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | JBL Partybox Stage 320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $569.95 |
| Ranked | #4 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #3 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 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 17.2” x 25.6” x 12.8” (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | 26.3”H x 13.2”W x 15.2”D (669 x 335 x 385 mm) |
| EQ | No | Yes (5 band) |
| IP Rating | IP44 | IPX4 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| 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) | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 240W |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 2x 6.5” woofers, 2x 25mm 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 | - |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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