Short answer: the Soundcore Rave+ for the higher ranking, the Soundcore Rave for the lower price. The Soundcore Rave+ ranks #38 of 44 party speakers at $240. The Soundcore Rave ranks #39 at $220, $20 cheaper.
The case for the Soundcore Rave: 20,000mAh battery for 24-hour claimed playtime. The tradeoff: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off.
What the Soundcore Rave+ gets right: Excellent sound quality praised by customers with clarity, definition, and bass response. Set against that: Pretty big lack of deep bass.
Buy the Soundcore Rave if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Rave+ if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Rave | Soundcore Rave+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $240 |
| Ranked | #39 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs / 9.8 kg | 7.7 lbs / 3.49 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Drivers | 60W: Multiple drivers + passive radiators | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2" (51mm) tweeters |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | - | 21.65" x 12.6" x 12.2" (550 x 320 x 310 mm) |
| Output Power | - | 160W |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Rave: $220 Soundcore
Pros: 20,000mAh battery for 24-hour claimed playtime. Booming bass and crisp vocals with colorful LED light show. IPX4 waterproof design for poolside/beach/outdoor use. AI-assisted karaoke removes vocals in real-time via Soundcore app. Wireless microphones included, eight preset lighting modes. Can link multiple speakers together. Long battery life, fun light patterns synced to music.
Cons: Pretty big lack of deep bass, treble rolled off
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Drivers | 60W: Multiple drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs / 9.8 kg |
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Soundcore Rave+: $240 Soundcore
Pros: Excellent sound quality praised by customers with clarity, definition, and bass response. Custom EQ option (Rave+ adds what original Rave lacked) for personalization. Long battery life exceeds JBL Partybox 100. IPX5 water rating for wet conditions (not submersible). Wireless connectivity and multi-device support.
Cons: Pretty big lack of deep bass
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 21.65" x 12.6" x 12.2" (550 x 320 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" (133mm) woofers + 2x 2" (51mm) tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 160W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.49 kg |
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