Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Soundcore Rave 3S ranks #20 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus ranks #39 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
The case for the Soundcore Rave 3S: A big party speaker with two wireless microphones, a remote, and a vocal removal feature for karaoke nights. The catch: Some upper bass and upper mids boost.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the longer-running, lighter choice. A fairly light stereo boombox, easy to carry to the beach or park. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. At 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave 3S at 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the Soundcore Rave 3S. The catch: Warm tuning meaning a rolled off treble and some upper bass boost.
Buy the Soundcore Rave 3S at $299.99 if you want a party 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 Rave 3S | Soundcore Boom 2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Pro EQ + presets) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Wireless Microphones | Yes 2 Included | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” (165mm) woofer + 3x 2.5” (63mm) full-range drivers | 2x 114mm (4.5”) woofers + 2x 19mm (0.75”) tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 140W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 21.7”H x 11.1”W x 12”D (550 x 283 x 306 mm) | 17.3” x 9.1” x 5.9” (440 x 230 x 150 mm) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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