Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2 for better sound quality, the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts for the lower price. The Soundcore Boom 2 ranks #10 of 77 large speakers at $89.99. The Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts ranks #35 at $60, $29.99 cheaper.
The Soundcore Boom 2 brings: Pretty deep bass for its size and cool lights in the side passive radiators, and applying Oluv’s or Alan Ross’s EQ improves on the stock tuning’s boosted bass and rising treble, which alone would rank it around #24. The tradeoff: it has only a single midrange driver so stereo separation is limited to the tweeters, it shares the same sound-processing quirk as the Soundcore Boom and Boost where bass notes disappear at low listening levels, it’s quite bass heavy with BassUp on, and the treble runs a little bright, about +5db.
What sells the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts: It sounds quite good for the price, though it’s a little difficult to rank precisely and could move as better sound samples come in. What doesn’t: it has a dip from 120 to 180hz, slightly boosted bass, and sounds muffled with the cover on.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Boom 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 15 hours for the Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $60 |
| Ranked | #10 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Max Volume | 105dB | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg | 2.7 lbs / 1.22 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 4.3" x 4.3" x 6.6" (110 x 110 x 168 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | Twin drivers |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 80W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom 2: $89.99 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 |
| 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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Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts: $60 Amazon
Pros: Sounds quite good for the price. A little difficult to rank based on the sound samples, this one could move around as we get better samples.
Cons: Dip from 120-180hz, a little bass boosted. Muffled with cover on.
Full Xdobo Bucket /BMTL Bucket / Zicoroop Ts review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 6.6" (110 x 110 x 168 mm) |
| Drivers | Twin drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 60W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs / 1.22 kg |
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