Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at a fraction of the price. It lists at $84.99 against the Beoplay A2 active’s $400, and our notes call it a big improvement in sound quality over the original Rave Neo. Its treble rolls off slightly, and the B&O A2’s True360 sound from both sides is not stereo.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, since the B&O Beoplay A2 active is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
There is a real gap in water resistance: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at IPX7 (brief submersion) against the B&O Beoplay A2 active, which has no water resistance.
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A 1.1 kg portable speaker with True360 sound from both sides, a carry strap and a long 22 hour battery.
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A 3.6 kg IPX7 waterproof party speaker with 107dB maximum SPL, 18-hour battery life and a USB-A power bank output.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beoplay A2 active | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 Discontinued | $84.99 |
| Ranked | #16 of 105 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 105 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 5.6” x 1.7” (256 x 142 x 44 mm) | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 3” fullrange woofers, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 2x 3” passive radiators | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (carry strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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