Short answer: the Soundcore 2. It ranks #105 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $29.99; the Skullcandy Terrain ranks #169, rated 2.1/5, and costs $49.93, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Soundcore 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Skullcandy Terrain at 1 lbs (458 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Skullcandy Terrain lacks. The tradeoff: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
The case for the Skullcandy Terrain: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: No bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the Soundcore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Terrain and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Skullcandy Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $49.93 |
| Ranked | #105 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #169 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 1 lbs (458 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | 2 x 6W |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
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