Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 126 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $179. The Tronsmart Bang 2 ranks #56, rated 3.6/5, at $109.99, $69.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs much less than the Tronsmart Bang 2 at 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg). The tradeoff: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
The Tronsmart Bang 2 is the longer-running option. A loud party speaker whose bass holds up at high volume, with water resistance, a long battery, app EQ and a shoulder strap. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Plus. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. Watch for: Verdicts against the Soundcore Boom 2 and the Tribit Stormbox Lava were split: Dominik Reviews preferred the Soundcore Boom 2, and several listeners found the Bang 2’s mids muffled and its highs subdued without custom EQ.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $69.01 with the Tronsmart Bang 2 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | Tronsmart Bang 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 126 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours at 50% volume, lights off (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (multi-speaker pairing) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 8.2”H x 15.3”W x 6.2”D (208 x 389 x 158 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 1x racetrack mid-woofer + 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 90W |
| Charging Time | - | 4.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 53Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 105dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Bose SoundLink Plus: reviews by Oluv and Dominik.
- Tronsmart Bang 2: reviews by Dominik, Jagist and BT Sound Lab.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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