Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 ranks #42 of 70 boombox speakers at $90; the Soundcore Boom 2 ranks #10 of 75 large speakers at $89.99.
What the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 gets right: Under $100 with thunderous bass and LED lights synced to music. The catch: Lacking detail compared to the “Onn Large Party Gen 2” and not as deep of bass.
On the Soundcore Boom 2 side: Pretty deep bass for the size. The catch: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
Buy the Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 at $90 if you want a boombox speaker. Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 at $89.99 if you want a large speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #42 of 70 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Built in Microphone | No | No |
| Output Power | 50W RMS / 200W peak | 80W |
| Dimensions | 9.61" x 10.94" x 15.08" | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4.0" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer + tweeters | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 125ms |
| Max Volume | - | 105dB |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Onn Medium Party Speaker Gen 2: $90 Walmart
Pros: Under $100 with thunderous bass and LED lights synced to music. Simple controls, solid Bluetooth range. Mic input for karaoke/emcee. Built-in FM radio with 16 presets. Aux port.
Cons: Lacking detail compared to the “Onn Large Party Gen 2” and not as deep of bass.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 9.61" x 10.94" x 15.08" |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer + tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 50W RMS / 200W peak |
| Party Mode | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Soundcore Boom 2: $89.99 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the size. Cool lights in the side passive radiators. For the best sound quality use Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ. With the stock tuning, this speaker would rank around #24, due to the boosted bass and rising treble.
Cons: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters. Sound processing issues with inconsistent bass notes that disappear at low levels like the Soundcore Boom and Soundcore Boost, not great for listening at low levels. Quite bass heavy with BassUp turned on, I’d recommend turning it off. A little bit of a bright tuning in the treble, about +5db.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4.0" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg |
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