Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $99.99; the Tronsmart Halo 100 ranks #75, rated 3.2/5, and costs $109.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 18 for the Tronsmart Halo 100. At 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) it weighs much less than the Tronsmart Halo 100 at 6 lbs (2.72 kg). It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers), which the Tronsmart Halo 100 cannot. The catch: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
The case for the Tronsmart Halo 100: A loud, affordable outdoor party speaker with RGB lights, water resistance, and a USB port to charge phones. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. Watch for: Not a very smooth frequency response.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tronsmart Halo 100 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Tronsmart Halo 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | 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) | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 11.3” x 7” x 5.9” (286 x 179 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 115mm woofer, 2x 53mm mid-tweeters, 1x 31mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
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