Short answer: the LG Xboom Grab. It ranks #106 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $104.99 and is still sold new; the Soundcore Flare 2 ranks #138 (rated 2.6/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The LG Xboom Grab is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Flare 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Flare 2 lacks. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
The Soundcore Flare 2 is the deeper-bass choice. A waterproof speaker with LED lights and PartyCast linking for many speakers, now discontinued. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 75Hz for the LG Xboom Grab. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the LG Xboom Grab. The catch: Rolled off treble.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Soundcore Flare 2 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | Soundcore Flare 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $104.99 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #106 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #138 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.3 lbs (600 g) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 2.8” x 2.8” (211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm) | 3.5” x 3.5” x 6.3” (89 x 89 x 160 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (mounting straps) | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 80ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- LG Xboom Grab: reviews by GYMCADDY, FishBee Product and Mike O’Brien.
- Soundcore Flare 2: reviews by Alan Ross.
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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