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 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $807.72; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
What the Teufel Rockster Neo does well: A big battery party and PA speaker with a 12 inch woofer, stereo sound, long battery life, and two mic or instrument inputs. It links with other speakers (Party Link, up to 100 speakers), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. The catch: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
The Soundboks Rider is the tougher pick. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated IP66 against IP44 for the Teufel Rockster Neo. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Teufel Rockster Neo lacks. The catch: 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 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Passive | No | - |
| 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 | 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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