Short answer: the Teufel Rockster XS. It ranks #31 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ranks #41.
On the Teufel Rockster XS side: A good sounding speaker. Watch for: Not quite as deep of bass as others.
What the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor gets right: A pretty decent sounding speaker. The tradeoff: Boosted bass. Somewhat uncontrolled in the bass at high levels.
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 Xiaomi Sound Outdoor if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $56.80 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #41 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| 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 / 597 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | 7.7" x 2.7" x 2.6" (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) |
| Output Power | 32W | 30W |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | No |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) |
| 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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Xiaomi Sound Outdoor: $56.80 Amazon
Pros: A pretty decent sounding speaker.
Cons: Boosted bass. Somewhat uncontrolled in the bass at high levels
Full Xiaomi Sound Outdoor review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.7" x 2.7" x 2.6" (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 597 g |
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