Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party. It ranks #19 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality; the Teufel Rockster XS ranks #31.
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 Xiaomi Sound Party: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. The catch: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak.
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 Xiaomi Sound Party if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Xiaomi Sound Party is rated for 26 hours versus 14 hours for the Teufel Rockster XS.
Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster XS | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €180 Discontinued | $133.62 |
| Ranked | #31 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs / 720 g | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 2.7" x 3.4" x 7" (69 x 86 x 178 mm) | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Output Power | 32W | 50W |
| Drivers | 65mm woofer + 20mm tweeter | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| App | - | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 54Hz |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | - | 102dB |
| Power Input | - | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
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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 Party: $133.62 Aliexpress
Pros: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Nice passive radiator visual effect. Plays clean out of the box, unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion. Better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter. One of the best-performing speakers for its price and size.
Cons: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak. Can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 on raw bass output and loudness. Bass and treble are noticeably boosted by default, which listeners who prefer a neutral sound may want to EQ down.
Full Xiaomi Sound Party review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
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