Short answer: the Onn Portable FM Boombox. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#26 and #21 of 115 large speakers), and the Onn Portable FM Boombox costs $74.83 against $84.99 for the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
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 Onn Portable FM Boombox lacks. The tradeoff: Slight treble rolloff.
The Onn Portable FM Boombox is the lighter choice. An excellent value waterproof boombox that floats, with reasonably deep bass, FM radio, lights and a long battery. At 4.9 lbs (2.22 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). Watch for: Reasonable frequency response, but not quite as smooth as some of the top-ranked speakers in this size.
Buy the Onn Portable FM Boombox. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $10.16 less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2.
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An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers.
An excellent value waterproof boombox that floats, with reasonably deep bass, FM radio, lights and a long battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | Onn Portable FM Boombox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | $74.83 |
| Ranked | #21 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Party Sync, pairs with 1 other onn. speaker) |
| 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 | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 4.9 lbs (2.22 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) | 13.8” x 5.9” x 7.7” (350 x 149 x 195 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters | 2 speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 25W RMS (100W peak) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes (10 presets) |
| Removable Battery | - | No |
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