Short answer: the Soundcore 2. It ranks #105 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $29.98; the Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, and costs $49.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Soundcore 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. 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 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Walla Sound. The tradeoff: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
What the Walla Sound does well: A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Soundcore 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Walla Sound and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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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 small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| App | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~90Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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