Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Neo for better sound quality, the Klipsch Gig XXL for the lower price. The Teufel Rockster Neo ranks #11 of 50 party speakers at $807.72. The Klipsch Gig XXL ranks #23 at $79.99, $727.73 cheaper.
What the Teufel Rockster Neo gets right: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. Set against that: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
What the Klipsch Gig XXL offers: Really amazing value for the money. The catch: Not quite as clean sounding as the top ranked speakers. Not quite as deep of bass Partybox 110.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Neo if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch Gig XXL if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Neo is rated for 36 hours versus 8 hours for the Klipsch Gig XXL.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Neo at IP44 (splashing) holds up far better than the Klipsch Gig XXL at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | Klipsch Gig XXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 8 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 | No |
| IP Rating | IP44 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg | 18.1 lbs / 8.2 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | - |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 8" (203mm) Cerametallic woofer + horn tweeter |
| Discontinued | No | - |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
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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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Klipsch Gig XXL: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Really amazing value for the money
Cons: Not quite as clean sounding as the top ranked speakers. Not quite as deep of bass Partybox 110. Bass gets muddy at high volume. Low battery life. No water rating
Full Klipsch Gig XXL review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) Cerametallic woofer + horn tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 18.1 lbs / 8.2 kg |
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