Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.99; the Soundboks Rider ranks #31 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $599.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the lighter option. A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park. At 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundboks Rider at 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0), which the Soundboks Rider cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Soundboks Rider. The catch: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
The Soundboks Rider is the longer-running option. A light, rugged party speaker with a swappable battery that lasts all day at mid volume and an app with a six band EQ. It is rated for 35 hours of battery against 20 for the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. The tradeoff: Its sealed 8in woofer runs out of real bass at high volume: Xander measured the -6 dB point rising to roughly 75 to 85 Hz at maximum, with 40 Hz some 20 dB down, and M1M heard the bass pulled back toward the upper bass above mid volume.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at $169.99 if you want a boombox speaker. Buy the Soundboks Rider at $599 if you want a party speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | Soundboks Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Soundboks) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 35 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) | Yes (6-band EQ + Bass+, Indoor and Outdoor profiles) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP66 |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 113.2dB(C) (measured by M1M Tech Channel) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) | No (no TeamUp) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (65W fast charging) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Amplifier Power | 140W | 92W RMS (72W woofer + 20W tweeter) |
| Dimensions | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters | 8” woofer (sealed), 1.2” dome tweeter in horn |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
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