Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundcore Boom 2 ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is the lighter option. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. At 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg). Watch for: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the louder, deeper-bass choice. A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park. Its bass reaches about 39Hz before falling 10dB, against 47Hz for the Soundcore Boom 2. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 111dB at full volume, against 105dB for the Soundcore Boom 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. Watch for: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 at $99.99 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus at $169.99 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 39Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 140W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
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