Our verdict: The Soundcore Boom 2 ranks 4th of the 10 bluetooth speakers we compare, with 9.3 out of 10.
Soundcore Boom 2
9.3/10
The Soundcore Boom 2 is a loud, bassy outdoor Bluetooth speaker with a dedicated subwoofer, RGB lights and a built-in power bank. It suits backyard and pool use where volume and bass matter more than portability.
Strong bass and volume from a dedicated subwoofer and the BassUp 2.0 mode
IPX7 water rating, and it floats
Around 24 hours of battery, and the power bank charges a phone
App EQ and PartyCast linking with other Soundcore speakers
Keep in mind
Heavy and large for a portable
Light effects drain the battery when switched on
No dust rating, unlike the IP67 models here
Why the Soundcore Boom 2 scores 9.3
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 bluetooth speakers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are3rd of 10
How many rated it3rd of 10
How new it is7th of 10
Level with the JBL Charge 6
The JBL Charge 6 and the Soundcore Boom 2 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The JBL Charge 6 goes first because it is the newer design.
About the Soundcore Boom 2
The Boom 2 is rated at 60W, rising to 80W when BassUp 2.0 is switched on. It has one woofer and two tweeters, plus a dedicated subwoofer. It weighs 3.7 lbs and has a built-in handle. TechGearLab measured it at 12.0 x 4.0 x 7.0 inches, a size it calls one of the least portable among the speakers it compared.
The speaker is IPX7 waterproof and floats. It has Bluetooth 6.0, and the Soundcore app adds a customizable EQ, BassUp control and light settings. The RGB light show has seven preset effects. Soundcore says to seal the waterproof cover tightly before submerging it.
Soundcore quotes up to 24 hours at 50% volume with BassUp and the lights off, and a full charge takes about 5.5 hours from a 5V/3A (15W) wall charger. The built-in power bank charges a phone at 5W. There is no AUX jack: the only port is USB-C, for charging. The box holds the speaker, a 60 cm USB-C to C cable and a quick start guide. No wall charger is included.
What owners report about the Soundcore Boom 2
Little owner feedback for this exact model was available to open, so this section leans on what independent reviewers report from using it.
Volume and bass are the strengths. BassUp makes the low end noticeably heavier, and the speaker fills a yard or a large room. Reviewers who measured battery life reached different results: one reported well over the 24-hour claim, another got under 17 hours with lights and BassUp in use. Lights and BassUp cut runtime, and charging a phone from the power bank drains the battery faster.
The complaints are consistent. The speaker is bulky for something sold as portable, and sound gets harsh or distorted near maximum volume. Its drivers face one direction, so placement matters. The Soundcore app gets praise for its EQ and light controls. The hard plastic shell survived drops in one review, though its corners can crack after repeated falls. The charging port is not waterproof.
Who the Soundcore Boom 2 suits
Buy the Boom 2 if you want a lot of volume and bass for a deck, pool or campsite, and you will carry it by the handle rather than in a bag. It floats, takes splashes, and can run for a weekend. The power bank and the Soundcore app EQ are extras that you will use.
Look elsewhere if you need something small, a dust-rated body for sand, or a wired input. The JBL Charge 6 is the better all-rounder, and the Sony SRS-XB100 or Soundcore Select 4 Go suit light travel better. For even more bass and size, the JBL Boombox 4 is the louder step up.
Questions about the Soundcore Boom 2
Is the Soundcore Boom 2 a good speaker?
Yes, for loud, bass-heavy outdoor listening. Reviewers praise its volume and the BassUp mode, and criticize its bulk, its harsh sound at maximum volume and its lack of a dust rating.
How do you charge the Soundcore Boom 2?
Plug a USB-C cable into the speaker's charging port. Soundcore says a certified 5V/3A (15W) wall charger takes about 5.5 hours for a full charge. A cable is in the box, but the wall charger is not.
Does the Soundcore Boom 2 have an AUX input?
No. The only port is USB-C, used for charging, so you connect over Bluetooth only.
What is the difference between the Soundcore Boom 2 and Boom 2 Plus?
The Boom 2 Plus is a higher-powered model. Outer Audio lists it at 140W against the Boom 2's 80W maximum, with faster charging, and says the two cannot pair together in stereo.
Can the Soundcore Boom 2 connect to other speakers?
Yes. It supports PartyCast 2.0, Auracast and TWS pairing. Soundcore says this Auracast version cannot pair with older PartyCast devices.
Other bluetooth speaker picks
The other badge winners in our bluetooth speakers ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover bluetooth speakers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
