Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $99.99; the Bogasing S8 Pro Max ranks #24, rated 4.2/5, and costs $169.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The case for the Soundcore Boom 2: A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. The catch: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
Why pick the Bogasing S8 Pro Max: A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bogasing S8 Pro Max and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Bogasing S8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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