Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Minirig 4 with subwoofer ranks #5 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $290; the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
The Minirig 4 with subwoofer is the longer-running, lighter pick. A compact speaker and wireless subwoofer pair with some of the most balanced sound available, a long battery and deep, impactful bass. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. At 3.2 lbs (1.44 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg). The tradeoff: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the tougher pick. A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park. It is rated IPX7 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4 with subwoofer. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Minirig 4 with subwoofer lacks. It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0), which the Minirig 4 with subwoofer cannot. Watch for: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
Buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer ($290) for a large speaker; the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ($169.99) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 with subwoofer | Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #5 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs (1.44 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 140W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable strap) |
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