Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the JBL Charge Essential 2 ranks #35.
On the Teufel Rockster XS side: A good sounding speaker. The catch: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe.
The case for the JBL Charge Essential 2: Doubles as a power bank. IP67 rated. Close to Charge 5 performance at a lower price. The tradeoff: Not stereo. Slightly less bass than a Charge 5.
Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Charge Essential 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | JBL Charge Essential 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $130 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g | 2.1 lbs / 930 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) |
| Output Power | 32W | 40W |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~55Hz |
| EQ | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
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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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JBL Charge Essential 2: $130
Pros: Doubles as a power bank. IP67 rated. Close to Charge 5 performance at a lower price.
Cons: Not stereo. Slightly less bass than a Charge 5.
Full JBL Charge Essential 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 930 g |
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