Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Teufel Rockster Neo ranks #4 of 14 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $807.72; the Soundboks Rider ranks #26 of 43 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
What the Teufel Rockster Neo does well: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. The tradeoff: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
The case for the Soundboks Rider: At 6.5 kg it is the lightest Soundboks yet, with a carry handle, IP66 dust and water protection, and the same swappable 100Wh battery as the Mix and Soundboks 4, rated for 35 hours at mid volume and 8 hours at maximum. The tradeoff: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Neo ($807.72) for a battery-powered PA speaker; the Soundboks Rider ($599) suits a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #4 of 14 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #26 of 43 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 17.2” x 25.6” x 12.8” (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| IP Rating | IP44 | IP66 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs (17.35 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Maximum SPL | 124.5dB | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) | - |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | - |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | - |
| Coverage | 110° conical | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz - 16kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | Plastic and wood | - |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster Neo: $807.72 eBay
Older model: the Teufel Rockster (rated 4.4/5).
Pros: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. Measured bass extension of 46Hz (-3dB).
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 →
| Amplifier Power | 200W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Cabinet Material | Plastic and wood |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Coverage | 110° conical |
| DSP | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.2” x 25.6” x 12.8” (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz - 16kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP44 |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 124.5dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes (XLR combo) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount |
| 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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Soundboks Rider: $599.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: At 6.5 kg it is the lightest Soundboks yet, with a carry handle, IP66 dust and water protection, and the same swappable 100Wh battery as the Mix and Soundboks 4, rated for 35 hours at mid volume and 8 hours at maximum. Xander’s measurements found its flat profile genuinely flat, with distortion around 0.2 percent at moderate volume and below 2 percent from 500 Hz to 10 kHz even at full output, and the Indoor profile reaching down to 40 Hz at moderate volume. Both Xander and M1M Tech Channel preferred its punchy, controlled kick bass to the larger Soundboks Mix, and the app adds a six-band EQ with saveable presets.
Cons: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume. It measured 107 dB(C) outdoors for Xander and 113.2 dB(C) for M1M, about 3 dB below the Soundboks Mix and well short of the claimed 118 dB. There is no TeamUp, so it cannot link with other Soundboks speakers, the strap and charger are sold separately, and Xander found the grille causes dispersion artifacts around 5 kHz and judged the price too high for what it delivers.
Full Soundboks Rider review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| EQ | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Maximum SPL | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Input | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
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