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1 / 9Soundcore
Soundcore Boom 2
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0
A 8.5 puts its value for money in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 55 of the 164 we've cataloged.
8/ 10
8
0.010.0
A 8 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 52 of the 164 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
17 hAbove average17 h
5 h42 h
above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 135 of 164 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX7IP6738%IPX732%IPX410%IP686%
IPX7 appears on 32% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.335%5.020%5.411%4.29%
5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 132 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue92%False8%
True is the most common — on 92% of the 157 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 164).
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
Read the full 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.
✓What we like
✓Lightweight
✓IPX7
✓Companion app with customizable EQ
✓Floats
✓Price
✕What could be better
✕No 3.5mm wired input
✕No dust rating
Features & Opinions
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