Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Mega. It ranks #20 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster XS ranks #31.
What the Teufel Rockster XS gets right: A good sounding speaker. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep of bass as others.
What the Tribit Xsound Mega offers: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. Set against that: Single driver, not stereo.
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 the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Tribit Xsound Mega if sound quality matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | Tribit Xsound Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $100 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | - |
| Output Power | 32W | - |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Built in Microphone | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 200ms |
| Max Volume | - | 100dB |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| 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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Tribit Xsound Mega: $100 Amazon
Pros: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. Use xbass mode for flattest frequency response.
Cons: Single driver, not stereo. Lack of detail. Lack of upper treble, peaky lower treble. Not great off axis. Keep in mind this speaker gives up some sound quality for deeper bass.
Full Tribit Xsound Mega review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g |
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