Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 ranks #32.
What the Teufel Rockster XS offers: A good sounding speaker. Watch for: Not quite as deep of bass as others. Only available in Europe.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Plus 2: Use this EQ for the best sound quality. The tradeoff: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz.
Buy the Teufel Rockster XS if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 14 hours for the Teufel Rockster XS.

Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $60 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 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 | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Output Power | 32W | 30W |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| Built in Microphone | - | 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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Tribit Xsound Plus 2: $60 Amazon
Pros: Use this EQ for the best sound quality
Cons: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs. Peak at 320hz, dip at 500hz. Bass is slappy and distorted in xbass mode
Full Tribit Xsound Plus 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 16ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.8" x 2.6" (198 x 71 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 798 g |
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