Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2 for better sound quality, the Soundcore 2 for the lower price. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the Soundcore 2 (#40 vs #105 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73; the Soundcore 2 is rated 3.0/5 at $29.98, $124.75 cheaper.
The Soundcore 2 is the lighter option. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs much less than the Huawei Sound Joy at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Huawei Sound Joy lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Huawei Sound Joy. The tradeoff: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding choice. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Soundcore 2 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, the replacement for the discontinued Huawei Sound Joy, is rated higher but costs $154.73.
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A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes (3 microphones) |
| EQ | No | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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