These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Soundcore Boom 2 ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the JBL Flip 6 ranks #13 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.95.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is the louder, deeper-bass option. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 10dB, against 56Hz for the JBL Flip 6. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 105dB at full volume, against 98dB for the JBL Flip 6. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. Watch for: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
The JBL Flip 6 is the lighter option. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Boom 2 at 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. Watch for: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 ($99.99) for a large speaker; the JBL Flip 6 ($79.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | JBL Flip 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $79.95 |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | 116ms |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in loop) |
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