Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Neo. It ranks #11 of 50 party speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster Air ranks #27.
The case for the Teufel Rockster Neo: Similar tuning to the other Teufel speakers - pretty good, but not top of class. Watch for: Not quite as good sounding as the JBL Partybox 330 or Electro-Voice Everse 12.
What the Teufel Rockster Air gets right: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). User-replaceable battery adds real longevity. 112dB loud like live rock concert. Set against that: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted above half volume.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Neo if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Teufel Rockster Air if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Neo at IP44 (splashing) holds up far better than the Teufel Rockster Air at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | Teufel Rockster Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | €500 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 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-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | 250W |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators |
| Discontinued | No | Yes |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB | 115dB |
| 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 | - |
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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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Teufel Rockster Air: €500 Discontinued
Pros: Exceptional 58-hour battery (31 hours at full volume with ECO mode). User-replaceable battery adds real longevity. 112dB loud like live rock concert. Tight bass, solid build, clean full-range guitar output (legitimate practice amp). XLR mic/instrument/aux inputs with companion XLR daisy-chain. USB-A device charging. Party Link Stereo pairs two units wirelessly.
Cons: Peaky midrange, not very natural sounding. Starts to get distorted above half volume. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster Air review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 21.3" x 11" (300 x 540 x 280 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm tweeters + 2x 50mm woofers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 250W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 32 lbs / 14.5 kg |
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