Short answer: the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It ranks #5 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $349.95. The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39, rated 3.6/5, at $169.99, $179.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus is the better-sounding choice. A well balanced karaoke party speaker with clean bass, clear vocals, on-board vocal removal, an included wireless mic and a removable battery. The tradeoff: The bass has less kick and physical impact than the JBL Partybox Encore 2 or JBL Partybox Club 120, and the JBL Partybox Club 120 gets noticeably louder.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the longer-running, lighter choice. A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. At 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus at 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. Watch for: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
Buy the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $179.96 saving on the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus | Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.95 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #5 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (JBL One app) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ, Deep and Punchy bass boost) | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 11V/2A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.2 lbs (6.45 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 1 Included | - |
| Microphone Input | No (wireless only) | - |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LC3 | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS | 140W |
| Dimensions | 19.7” x 10.2” x 8.7” (501 x 258 x 221 mm) | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 135mm (5.25”) woofer + 2x 20mm (0.75”) dome tweeters | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus: reviews by GYMCADDY and Peter Tyson Audio & Visual.
- Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: reviews by Alan Ross, Techder Audios and Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
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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