Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party if sound quality matters most, the Soundcore 2 if price matters most. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $149.99. The Soundcore 2 ranks #105, rated 3.0/5, at $29.98, $120.01 cheaper.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the better-sounding pick. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Soundcore 2 is the lighter option. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Xiaomi Sound Party. The catch: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Soundcore 2 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle.
A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Soundcore 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $29.98 |
| Ranked | #20 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 2x 38mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 0.7 lbs (318 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 12W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | Micro USB |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
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