Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. It ranks #39 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $169.99; the Tronsmart Bang Max ranks #52, rated 3.4/5, and costs $229.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Boom 2 Plus is the lighter, tougher speaker. At 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) it weighs about 4.4 lbs (2 kg) less than the Bang Max, it is rated IPX7 and charges over USB-C, and it reaches the same 39Hz before falling 10dB and the same 111dB maximum level in Alan Ross’s tests. Its warm tuning rolls off the treble and lifts the upper bass, so the app’s EQ is worth using.
The Bang Max is built for parties and karaoke. Two 6.5-inch woofers, two midrange drivers and two tweeters fill a large room, and it has separate mic and guitar inputs with their own level controls. Its bass-first tuning makes the upper mids and lower treble sound unnatural, some reviewers hear distortion above about 98dB, and it charges from a power brick rather than USB-C.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tronsmart Bang Max and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park.
A loud, feature packed party speaker with big bass, app EQ, lights, and separate mic and guitar inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | Tronsmart Bang Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $229.99 |
| Ranked | #39 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | 39Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) | No |
| 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) | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 140W | 130W |
| Dimensions | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) | 18.5” x 7.8” x 10.2” (470 x 199 x 260 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters | 2x ~165mm (6.5”) woofers + 2x ~63mm (2.5”) mid drivers + 2x ~25mm (1”) tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
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