Short answer: the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 for better sound quality, the Bumpboxx Flare 6 for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 ranks #18 of 73 boombox speakers at $350. The Bumpboxx Flare 6 ranks #56 at $300, $50 cheaper.
What the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 offers: Warm sound with boosted bass. Watch for: Not as loud as others.
What the Bumpboxx Flare 6 offers: It can get pretty loud Watch for: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
Buy the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Bumpboxx Flare 6 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Bumpboxx Flare 6. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Bumpboxx Flare 6 at IPX6 (powerful water jets) holds up far better than the Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 | Bumpboxx Flare 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 Discontinued | $300 |
| Ranked | #18 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms | - |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 115dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Dual Sound) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Output Power | 100W AC / 30W battery | 150W |
| Dimensions | 20" x 9" x 9.5" (508 x 228.6 x 241.3 mm) | 24" x 6" x 14" (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 90mm (3.5") woofers (front and rear firing) + 2x 20mm tweeters | 6" woofer + tweeters |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Harman Kardon Go + Play 2: $350 Discontinued
Pros: Warm sound with boosted bass.
Cons: Not as loud as others. No water rating. Discontinued.
Full Harman Kardon Go + Play 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 20" x 9" x 9.5" (508 x 228.6 x 241.3 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 90mm (3.5") woofers (front and rear firing) + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 100W AC / 30W battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Dual Sound) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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Bumpboxx Flare 6: $300
Pros: It can get pretty loud
Cons: Bass is not deep, thuddy bass
Full Bumpboxx Flare 6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 24" x 6" x 14" (609.6 x 152.4 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 6" woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| Max Volume | 115dB |
| Output Power | 150W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 13 lbs / 5.9 kg |
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