Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker by Anker, 140W, IPX7

First, a couple of qualifiers: My five-star review is heavily influenced by how much this costs and how impressed I am with it as a stand-alone unit. This is not necessarily a five-star product compared to other products that cost hundreds of dollars more than this, or are competing in otherwise entirely separate classes or categories. This is a five-star review of a $170 (at the time of purchase) boombox. You may be cross-shopping this with other products that cost more, or are otherwise higher-end or competing in different spaces, and I'm not attempting to suggest this is as good as, better, or worse than those. If I'm comparing to anything else, I'll note that in my review. Some background: I exist almost entirely in the JBL ecosystem. I have a JBL Xtreme, and a couple of JBL Charge speakers of differing generations. I've never not been happy with my JBL products, but I just spent a long weekend at a cabin with friends and took my JBL Xtreme speaker as portable sound. Not a complaint, necessarily, about the Xtreme, but when we got home and I was moving things around, it slipped out of my hand and landed on the tile floor, breaking some of the trim. Entirely cosmetic, but I decided I needed something more purpose designed for moving around, i.e. something with a handle. My immediate instinct was to look at the JBL Boombox. But wow is it expensive. I've dabbled in Anker/Soundcloud products before, and as much as I've wanted to love them, I just haven't. Most of them have been returned, because of audio issues, connectivity issues, or just general quality of construction problems. But this kept popping up in my searches, and people seemed to be happy with it. I figured maybe they've finally hit the mark. And at $80 less than listing price, I figured it was a pretty low risk gamble. I've been pretty happy so far with it. It's solid and feels sturdy. The sound quality, especially after you give it some time to break in, feels like it punches well above its weight. With the Bass-up feature turned on, it's very bassy, but not like Beats by Dre bass. It doesn't make the sound muddy. Just punchy. Compared to the JBL Xtreme, it definitely doesn't feel as high-end of construction. But it feels well put together. Some more premium materials-- like rubberized instead of hard plastics-- would be nice, but they probably don't affect the overall experience. One thing I will note is that the JBL sounds better inside, but the Soundcore sounds better outside. The JBL needs walls for its optimal sound. The Soundcore doesn't seem to rely as heavily on them. I can't compare it to the JBL Boombox, but that's also a lot more expensive, so I don't feel like that's a fair comparison. The custom EQ settings are fine, but I think it's fine using Soundcore's "signature" EQ setting for most music. The lights are fun, but I ultimately turned them off for battery longevity. I've not tested the water resistance, and don't plan to, but I'll trust them on their rating. I can't comment on the Auracast, as of now, but the party-mode from JBL has been pretty disappointing, so if it's at least as good as that, it's fine. Overall, this is exactly what I want for exactly what I need: a portable speaker for picnics, beach, cabin, etc. It's much louder than it deserves to be. At home, I've kept the outdoor volume around 40% to not annoy the neighbors. It's not the nicest, or most impressive, or sexiest rig out there. But I can confidently say it's a solid entry in the relatively inexpensive portable boombox market.

I've owned both the JBL Charge 4 and the JBL Xtreme 2, and after spending time with the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus (140W), I can honestly say it's the best portable Bluetooth speaker I've ever purchased. The difference is noticeable from the first song. The Boom 2 Plus delivers deeper, more powerful bass, cleaner vocals, and much better overall clarity, even at high volumes. It gets significantly louder than both of my JBL speakers while maintaining impressive sound quality with very little distortion. The customizable EQ in the Soundcore app lets you fine-tune the sound exactly the way you like it, making it even more enjoyable. Battery life has been excellent, the Bluetooth connection is rock solid, and the build quality feels premium. I also love the LED lighting effects they're a nice touch without being over the top. Compared to my JBL Charge 4 and JBL Xtreme 2, the Boom 2 Plus simply offers more power, stronger bass, better sound customization, and better value for the money. It feels like a speaker in a completely different league. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate. This speaker exceeded all my expectations, and I would buy it again without thinking twice. Highly recommended!

I’m extremely happy with this Bluetooth speaker. It has a lot of bass, gets plenty loud, and still sounds clean instead of muddy or distorted. The build quality feels solid, and it’s a great size—not so big that it’s annoying to move around, but big enough to put out some serious sound. One thing I definitely recommend is using an equalizer app and taking a few minutes to fine-tune the sound. Out of the box it sounds good, but once you adjust the EQ, it really comes alive. The bass hits harder, the vocals stay clear, and the overall sound is much more balanced. The lighting effects are also really cool, and I like that you can adjust them instead of being stuck with one setting. Overall, this is probably one of the best Bluetooth speakers I’ve ever owned. Great bass, loud volume, clear sound, solid construction, and fun lighting. Very happy with the purchase.

This thing slams! We had a small Sonos Roam and that was OK for light usage or to take paddle boarding’s . I’m currently listening to ADTR at 1/4 to 1/3 the max volume and it’s crazy loud. The higher wattage version was absolutely worth the few extra dollars. It’s heavy but that’s somewhat expected with the larger electronics and speaker magnets. The front speakers handle the mids and highs while the sides handle the lows. The app is great and I had already been using it with the Space ONE headphones, so it was very easy to add and adjust settings. I can’t imagine using this without the bass boost and a custom EQ, so it’s great those features are included and easy to use. One big negative is the bluetooth connectivity is almost too good. It would automatically pair my phone and my wife’s phone regardless of who turned it on or who wanted to connect. There is a setting in the app that allows for dual connections, you just need to turn that off and it should make it bearable. It was really annoying. The lighting is OK. It’s not something I wanted or needed with a speaker but it’s easy enough to disable.

Good speaker, but also falls a little short. Don't get me wrong, this is a good speaker. It's large and the strap makes it easy to carry. I've had 2 other soundcore speakers (pair of party cast 1) before so I was trying to stay in the same family. However this peaker falls short on two major areas. This speaker does not use the the normal party cast. It has moved into aura cast which is good if you run jbl, but bad for what I wanted which is to pair all 3 of my speakers together and mainly why I wanted it. There isn't even a backwards compatible function to it from what I've tested so that's a disappointment. Still better than ION which has zero compatibility, unless it's the exact same model. I've paired my soundcore with 3 other speakers and never had a problem. If this is your only speaker then don't worry about it. 2nd issue is the bass boost. Don't even think about using it unless you want to decimate your battery and not be able to charge it for half an hour after use. The bass+ mode goes from 100w to 140w, overheats the board and puts it into a no charge state until it cools down, even on a 75 degree day. I may be pushing it by playing at max volume, but the speaker can't handle it even though I've never ran into a speaker that had issues from max factory power. I'd much rather not have it there because it's a feature that's got limited use, but only necessary in loud hearing protection environments. Which is disappointing too since I don't mind running a heavy duty charger to counter the power draw, but what's the point when it cant even handle it. Keep in mind, I'm reviewing this from a mill environment that requires hearing protection. If you don't need that then you'll have plenty of power and if it's plugged in will easily stay full on a 30w charger. Overalls would I buy this over a JBL? Hell yeah. It's a great bang for your buck. Would I buy one again? Maybe used, but I can find my other ones cheaper and two smaller units can outperform this one larger one in unique situations. Is this overkill for casual listening? Maybe on some cases, but not really. It's a good balance of large but not too large. You can run handle only, but the strap is great too if your hands are full. If I went back in time would I buy it or go different route? It would be a toss up. I specifically wanted the multi speaker compatibility and the bass+ issues are annoying, so I'd probably consider their larger rave series since I don't mind a large speaker, but now that I have this I have both sides of compatibility so I may keep an eye out for one regardless.

Soundcore did it again. Premium sound without the premium price. Build quality feels solid, buttons are simple, Bluetooth connects instantly. The sound is full and rich at low volume too, which is rare. If you're debating between this and a Charge 5 or Xtreme — get the Boom 2 Plus.

First of all every anker product I have has been exceptional and this one is no different. It is easy to set up, easy to use and it sounds fantastic! Even with the factory pre set sound parameters it is amazing! The bass is surprising from the 2 small woofers. The lights are a nice touch as well. One of the other impressive features is the volume, this thing is loud and even on the loudest setting the music is still clear. The free soundcore app adds customization to the light and equalizer settings. I have been an audio junkie for decades and this unit impressed me in every way. Anker knocked it out of the park with this one!

This speaker is the better alternative to a JBL. The first time I brought it out of my house I was at a local park and received a noise complaint because the speaker was so loud. This is a great buy because of the price for what you get. Loud good bass especially with the bass up feature. And has sick lights that sync to the music. If you’re gonna get a jbl save some money and get this beast. Oh and I forgot… it floats. That’s crazy

I’ve been using the Soundcore Anker Boom 2 Plus for a while now and I’m very happy with it. The sound is loud and clear with deep bass that really stands out, even outdoors. The battery easily lasts through long listening sessions, and the waterproof design gives me peace of mind when using it outside. Overall, it feels well built and delivers great performance for the price.

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Se cercate una cassa Bluetooth che non scenda a compromessi tra potenza bruta e qualità audio, la Soundcore Boom 2 Plus è, senza ombra di dubbio, la regina della categoria sotto i 200 euro. Anker ha superato se stessa con questo modello, e dopo averla testata a fondo, ecco perché merita 5 stelle piene. 🔊 Qualità Audio e Potenza (140W di pura energia) La caratteristica principale è la tecnologia BassUp™ 2.0. Quando attiva, la potenza sale da 100W a 140W di picco. I due woofer da 50W spingono frequenze basse (fino a 40Hz) che fanno tremare il pavimento, mentre i due tweeter da 20W garantiscono che voci e alti rimangano nitidi e non vengano "mangiati" dai bassi. L'audio è bilanciato, potente e riempie tranquillamente spazi aperti o stanze grandi. ⚙️ Specifiche Tecniche da Pro * Driver: Configurazione stereo 2.1 con subwoofer attivi e radiatori passivi laterali che vibrano visibilmente. * Batteria: L'autonomia dichiarata di 20 ore è reale a volumi medi. Inoltre, la ricarica rapida a 30W è una salvezza (si ricarica completamente in circa 3 ore). * Powerbank Integrato: Utilissima la funzione per caricare lo smartphone tramite la porta USB-C mentre si ascolta musica. * Bluetooth 5.3: Connessione stabilissima e raggio d'azione ampio. Supporta anche il codec di alta qualità. * PartyCast 2.0: Se avete altre casse Soundcore compatibili, potete collegarle insieme (fino a 100+) per un effetto surround assurdo. 🛡️ Costruzione e Design È costruita come un carro armato. La certificazione IPX7 non significa solo che resiste alla pioggia, ma è completamente impermeabile e, cosa fantastica, galleggia! Perfetta per feste in piscina o al mare senza l'ansia che affondi. Le luci LED RGB sui lati si sincronizzano con la musica e sono personalizzabili tramite l'app, aggiungendo un tocco scenico molto piacevole. 📱 App Soundcore Menzione d'onore per l'applicazione dedicata. L'equalizzatore grafico personalizzabile (Pro EQ) permette di scolpire il suono esattamente come piace a voi, cosa che molte casse concorrenti non permettono di fare con questa precisione. Conclusione La Soundcore Boom 2 Plus è un "must-have" per chi ama i bassi potenti e vuole una cassa indistruttibile da portare ovunque. Al prezzo a cui è proposta, batte concorrenti molto più blasonati e costosi (come JBL o Sony) in termini di rapporto potenza/prezzo. Assolutamente consigliata!

Great value for money, good sound, we have never needed the extra bass as the standard sound produces enough, the extra bass is just too much. ( a tiny bit extra could be great if there was a way to adjust the extra bass just a little. Great solid feel. We use it for camping and has been great.

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