Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#21 and #24 of 120 large speakers), and the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 costs $84.99 against $169.99 for the Bogasing S8 Pro Max, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 does well: An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. The catch: Slight treble rolloff.
The Bogasing S8 Pro Max is the longer-running, lighter pick. A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 18 for the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. At 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). The tradeoff: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $85 less than the Bogasing S8 Pro Max.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | Bogasing S8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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