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Soundcore Boom 2
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8.5/ 10
8.5
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A 8.5 puts its value for money in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.
8/ 10
8
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A 8 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom quarter of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
17 hAbove average17 h
5 h42 h
above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX7IP6738%IPX732%IPX49%IP687%
IPX7 appears on 32% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.335%5.019%5.411%4.29%
5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue91%False9%
True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 17 h
- Capacity
- 4900 mAh
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Fast Charging
- No
- Powerbank Output
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX7
- Floating Design
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth,wired-aux-3.5mm
- Multi Speaker Chain
- Yes
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Dimensions Depth
- 94 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 184 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 295 mm
- Carry Strap
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 1700 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- Yes
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Channels
- 2.1
- Driver Count
- 3
- Total Power Output
- 80 W
SoundGuys review
Design7.0
Portability7.0
Features8.0
Value8.5
The verdict
The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is the life of the party. With plenty of bass on tap, customizable dual LED lights and a floatable design, the Boom 2 brings a little something extra to your next outdoor gathering.
✓Liked: Lightweight, IPX7, Companion app with customizable EQ, Floats
✕Could be better: No 3.5mm wired input, No dust rating
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