These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 ranks #21 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $84.99; the JBL Boombox 4 ranks #20 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $549.95.
The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the lighter choice. An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers. At 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Boombox 4 at 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Boombox 4 lacks. Watch for: Slight treble rolloff.
The JBL Boombox 4 is the louder, longer-running pick. An extremely loud boombox for its size with fully waterproof, dustproof build, a long battery and a flexible app EQ. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 115dB at full volume, against 107dB for the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It is rated for 28 hours of battery against 18 for the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Pretty overpriced for the category.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at $84.99 for a large speaker, or the JBL Boombox 4 at $549.95 for a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | JBL Boombox 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | $549.95 |
| Ranked | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 41Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, LC3, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 210W AC / 200W battery |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
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