Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select Pro for the lower price. The Soundcore Boom 2 ranks #10 of 77 large speakers at $99.99. The Soundcore Select Pro ranks #15 at $80, $19.99 cheaper.
The case for the Soundcore Boom 2: Pretty deep bass for the size. The tradeoff: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
What the Soundcore Select Pro gets right: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom. The catch: Boosted bass, rolled off treble.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Select Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Boom 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 16 hours for the Soundcore Select Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Soundcore Select Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Users say it works) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Max Volume | 105dB | 106dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom 2: $99.99 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the size. Cool lights in the side passive radiators. For the best sound quality use Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ. With the stock tuning, this speaker would rank around #24, due to the boosted bass and rising treble.
Cons: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters. Sound processing issues with inconsistent bass notes that disappear at low levels like the Soundcore Boom and Soundcore Boost, not great for listening at low levels. Quite bass heavy with BassUp turned on, I’d recommend turning it off. A little bit of a bright tuning in the treble, about +5db.
Full Soundcore Boom 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg |
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Soundcore Select Pro: $80 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom
Cons: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Select Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Users say it works) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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