Short answer: the Boom 2 Plus, it outranks the Rave Party 2 and adds real functionality for the extra money. The Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 and the Rave Party 2 ranks #64 out of 113 boombox speakers, a $10 gap between them.
Water resistance is the clearest gap. The Boom 2 Plus is rated IPX7, meaning it can handle brief submersion, while the Rave Party 2’s own review specifically flags a poor water rating at IPX4, splash resistance only. The Boom 2 Plus also pushes more power, 140W against 80W RMS (120W peak), and adds a companion app with Pro EQ and presets, something the Rave Party 2 lacks entirely.
Neither speaker has dialed in its tuning. The Boom 2 Plus review describes a warm signature with a rolled-off treble and some upper bass boost, with bass that’s reasonably deep but not up to the best in its class. The Rave Party 2’s review is more pointed: its bass extension doesn’t seem very good at all, a more fundamental shortfall than the Boom 2 Plus’s warmth.
What the Boom 2 Plus adds: app control, a built-in microphone for calls, and USB-C for both charging and power bank use, versus the Rave Party 2’s USB-A power bank output and AC brick charging.
What the Rave Party 2 adds: a microphone input with karaoke reverb effect and support for PartyCast linking with up to 100 speakers, the same PartyCast standard the Boom 2 Plus also uses.
Buy the Boom 2 Plus for the tougher water rating, more power, and app-based EQ control.
Buy the Rave Party 2 if the lower price matters more than water resistance and you want built-in karaoke reverb.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | Soundcore Rave Party 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $159.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #64 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 140W | 80W RMS / 120W peak |
| Dimensions | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) | 7.5” x 7.8” x 15.7” (191 x 198 x 400 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters | 2x 4” (100mm) woofers + 2x 2” (50mm) tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: reviews by Alan Ross, Techder Audios and Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More.
- Soundcore Rave Party 2: reviews by Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More, Jagist and Flossy Carter.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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