Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Party 2 on price and track record, the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3 on claimed specs. The Yeahbox at $228.99 claims 200W RMS, 300W peak, from a true 3-way, 5-driver array, but it is a budget brand with limited independent testing, so those specs are manufacturer-claimed. The Rave Party 2 at $159.99 is cheaper but has a poor water rating and a ranking that may still move.
On the Soundcore Rave Party 2 side: This speaker may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples. Set against that: Poor water rating.
Buy the Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Soundcore Rave Party 2 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave Party 2 | Yeahbox Sonic Boom Max 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 Discontinued | $228.99 |
| Ranked | #64 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #59 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 111Wh (14.8V/7,500mAh) (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with reverb effect) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) | 16.8 lbs (7.64 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W RMS / 120W peak | 200W RMS / 300W Peak |
| Dimensions | 7.5” x 7.8” x 15.7” (191 x 198 x 400 mm) | 20.7” x 8.3” x 10.6” (525 x 210 x 268 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4” (100mm) woofers + 2x 2” (50mm) tweeters | 189x114mm woofer, 2x 89mm midrange, 2x 38mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Strap | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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