Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It ranks #21 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $84.99; the Treblab HD-Max ranks #104, rated 2.4/5, and costs $123.47, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 60Hz for the Treblab HD-Max. It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers), which the Treblab HD-Max cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Treblab HD-Max lacks. Watch for: Slight treble rolloff.
The Treblab HD-Max is the lighter option. A very loud, well built boombox with a long tested battery, water resistance, and power bank charging. At 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). The catch: Boosted upper bass, not much lower bass.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Treblab HD-Max and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | Treblab HD-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.99 | $123.47 |
| Ranked | #21 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 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) | 12.2” x 5.3” x 5.6” (310 x 135 x 143 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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