Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Soundcore Rave Neo ranks higher than the Treblab HD-Max (#96 vs #104 of 120 large speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, is rated 4.2/5 at $84.99 and is still sold new. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 120 large speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Lava, ranked #3 at $139.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The Soundcore Rave Neo is the better-sounding choice. A floating waterproof party speaker with bass heavy sound, beat synced lights, and huge party linking, now discontinued. It links with other speakers (PartyCast up to 100 speakers), which the Treblab HD-Max cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Treblab HD-Max lacks. Watch for: Muddy with treble rolloff.
The Treblab HD-Max is the lighter pick. 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 at 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg). The tradeoff: Boosted upper bass, not much lower bass.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, the replacement for the discontinued Soundcore Rave Neo; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Treblab HD-Max.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Neo | Treblab HD-Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 Discontinued | $123.47 |
| Ranked | #96 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) | 60Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2A) | Yes (USB-A, 5V) |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 102mm woofer, 1x 51mm fullrange | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 60W |
| Dimensions | 11” x 6” x 7” (279.4 x 152.4 x 177.8 mm) | 12.2” x 5.3” x 5.6” (310 x 135 x 143 mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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