Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Tribit Stormbox Pro ranks #40.
What the Teufel Rockster XS offers: A good sounding speaker. Set against that: Not quite as deep of bass as others.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Pro: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. The catch: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound.
One note: the Teufel Rockster XS is discontinued, but it still ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Stormbox Pro is rated for 24 hours versus 14 hours for the Teufel Rockster XS.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | Tribit Stormbox Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $90 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g | 2.2 lbs / 980 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Output Power | 32W | 40W |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 58Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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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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Tribit Stormbox Pro: $90 Amazon
Pros: 24 hour battery life (60% volume, XBass off); doubles as a power bank. IP67 rated. Multi-point Bluetooth 5.3 pairing.
Cons: Bottom woofer was fixed in a later firmware, upgrade for best sound. Peaky mids, highs rolled off. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Tribit Stormbox Pro review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.8" x 3.8" x 7.1" (96 x 96 x 180 mm) |
| Drivers | 76mm subwoofer, 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 980 g |
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