Short answer: the Teufel Rockster. It ranks #7 of 11 large party speakers by sound quality; the Sony ULT Tower 10 ranks #9.
On the Teufel Rockster side: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks 2/3. The catch: Extremely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo. Only available in Europe.
What the Sony ULT Tower 10 offers: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. Includes a wireless microphone. Set against that: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers.
Buy the Teufel Rockster if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sony ULT Tower 10 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Sony ULT Tower 10. It ranks near the bottom of the 11 large party speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster | Sony ULT Tower 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €950 | $799.97 |
| Ranked | #7 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 11 in Large Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs / 31 kg | 63.9 lbs / 29 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm) | 16.5" x 43.5" x 16.9" (418 x 1106 x 428 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 3.1" midrange, 2x 1.6" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| Output Power | 450W | 139W |
| Max Volume | 115dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
| Wireless Microphones | - | Yes Included |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster: €950
Pros: Loudest battery powered speaker. Deeper bass than the Soundboks 2/3.
Cons: Extremely heavy, not easy to carry. Not stereo. Only available in Europe
Full Teufel Rockster review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 23.1" x 30.2" x 17.8" (588 x 768 x 451 mm) |
| Drivers | 2-way: 1x 15" (380mm) woofer, 1x 1" horn-loaded tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 450W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs / 31 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Sony ULT Tower 10: $799.97 Amazon
Pros: Louder than the Partybox Ultimate. Includes a wireless microphone.
Cons: Not as deep of bass and loses more bass at high volume even compared to the lower end Partybox speakers. Bass drops off a lot at higher volumes.
Full Sony ULT Tower 10 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 16.5" x 43.5" x 16.9" (418 x 1106 x 428 mm) |
| Drivers | 7 drivers: 1x 12.6"x12.6" woofer, 2x 3.1" midrange, 2x 1.6" tweeter, 2x 1.6" rear tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| Guitar Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 139W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs / 29 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes Included |
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