Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Neo for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom for the lower price. The Teufel Rockster Neo ranks #11 of 50 party speakers at $807.72. The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom ranks #31 at $449.99, $357.73 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 Ultimate Ears Hyperboom offers: Strong audio performance with 2x 4.5” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x passive radiators. The tradeoff: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound. Not as loud as others in the class.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Neo if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Teufel Rockster Neo is rated for 36 hours versus 24 hours for the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom.
If water resistance matters to you, the Teufel Rockster Neo at IP44 (splashing) holds up far better than the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Neo | Ultimate Ears Hyperboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $807.72 | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 50 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 17.2" x 25.6" x 12.8" (438 x 649 x 326 mm) | 7.5" x 7.5" x 14.3" (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP44 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
| Output Power | 200W | - |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) | 2x 5.66" woofers, 2x 0.98" tweeters, passive radiators |
| Discontinued | No | - |
| Max Volume | 124.5dB | - |
| 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 | - |
| Charging Time | - | 2.6 hours |
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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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Ultimate Ears Hyperboom: $449.99 Amazon
Pros: Strong audio performance with 2x 4.5” woofers, 2x 1” tweeters, 2x passive radiators. Up to 24 hours battery at 50% volume (3 hours at max). Adaptive bass compensation for wall-reflective environments. Dual Bluetooth pairing, aux and optical inputs, USB-out for device charging. IPX4 splash-proof. Sliding rubber handle and compact square design.
Cons: Very expensive for what it does, a bit dull and muddy sound. Not as loud as others in the class. Bass not as deep as a Partybox 100. External power brick for charging.
Full Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 2.6 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 7.5" x 14.3" (190 x 190 x 364 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.66" woofers, 2x 0.98" tweeters, passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
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