Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen ranks #33.
What the Teufel Rockster XS gets right: A good sounding speaker. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe.
On the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen side: Pretty much identical sounding to the 1st gen. Watch for: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail.
Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $129.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g | 1.3 lbs / 586 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | 7.9" x 3.5" x 2" (201 x 90 x 52 mm) |
| Output Power | 32W | - |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes (3 band) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| TWS | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Teufel Rockster XS: €180 Discontinued
Pros: A good sounding speaker.
Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe. Discontinued.
Full Teufel Rockster XS review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g |
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Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: $129.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty much identical sounding to the 1st gen
Cons: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail. Self drains the battery about 10% a week.
Full Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.5" x 2" (201 x 90 x 52 mm) |
| Drivers | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 586 g |
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