Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Review | 130 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • Audio output power: 100.00 W
  • Battery life: 20 hours
  • IP rating: IPX7
  • Bluetooth version: 5.3
  • Weight: 3800 g

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

8.2

Technical Score

20.0%

9.4

User score

Excellent
8.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

8.7

Audio

20.0%

9.1

Battery

18.0%

7.5

Durability

16.0%

7.3

Connectivity

8.0%

9.3

Controls

3.0%

5.5

Design

3.0%

6.7

Smart features

Excellent
9.4

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 8.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    6.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 9.4
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    10

    Battery life

    15.0%

    6.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 6.9
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

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    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    6.0

    Weight

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Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is a powerful outdoor portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker featuring a 2.2-channel configuration with dual 50W woofers and dual 20W tweeters that deliver a standard 100W output, which dynamically scales up to 140W with BassUp 2.0 activated to reach frequencies as low as 40Hz. Its primary advantages include an IPX7 waterproof and floatable construction, customizable side-firing RGB LED lights synced via the Soundcore app, a 20-hour battery life supported by 30W fast charging, PartyCast 2.0 multi-speaker daisy-chaining, and an integrated power bank functionality to charge secondary mobile devices. On the downside, the unit weighs a substantial 8.38 lbs (3.8 kg), which limits overall mobility, lacks an official dust-resistance rating, exhibits narrow and highly directional sound dispersion rather than full 360-degree audio coverage, and suffers from a lack of mid and treble detail at high volumes.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

8.7

Audio

20.0%

9.1

Battery

18.0%

7.5

Durability

16.0%

7.3

Connectivity

8.0%

9.3

Controls

3.0%

5.5

Design

3.0%

6.7

Smart features

8.2
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a technical score of 8.21 points, which is higher than 99% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.8
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4.5
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4.6
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.4
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a user score of 9.43 points, which is higher than 90% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
10
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

8.8
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.8 points, which is higher than 99.3% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

100.00 W
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has an audio output power of 100.00 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 100.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

4
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

40.00 Hz
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a lowest frequency of 40.00 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 40.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.3
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.3.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

100.00 m
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a maximum Bluetooth range of 100.00 m which is longer than that of 98.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 100.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

20 hours
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

7,500 mAh
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a battery capacity of 7,500 mAh which is larger than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

15 W
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a maximum charging input power of 15 W which is higher than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX7
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

3,800 g
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus weighs 3,800 g which is heavier than that of 85.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

22.8 cm
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a height of 22.8 cm which is taller than that of 83.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

44.2 cm
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a width of 44.2 cm which is wider than that of 95.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

15.1 cm
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a depth of 15.1 cm which is deeper than that of 80.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Soundcore
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus vs the average portable speaker

  • 80 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 100.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20.00 W).100.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 100.00 m.
    What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
    When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 10 m

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).100.00 m vs 10 m
  • 4,900 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).7500 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 103.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).103.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).9 vs 0
  • 80 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • 10 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Has beamforming microphones
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 1 more USB ports
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 4,900 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Floats in water
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Better ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
  • 4 more EQ presets
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports playback mute
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Includes a travel bag
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 5 newer
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2024 vs 2019).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 66 ms higher audio latency
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).
    Audio latency: 151 ms.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 3,000 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).
  • 26.1 cm wider
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 10.4 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is taller than the average portable speaker (22.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 3,000 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).3800 g vs 800 g
  • 66 ms higher audio latency
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).
    Audio latency: 151 ms.
    What it is: The delay between the source signal and the sound you hear.
    When it matters: When lip sync, gaming, or real-time monitoring matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 100 ms

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (151 ms vs 85 ms).151 ms vs 85 ms
  • 26.1 cm wider
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 25 cm

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is wider than the average portable speaker (44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10.4 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is taller than the average portable speaker (22.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
    When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 20 cm

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is taller than the average portable speaker (22.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).22.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
    When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 10 cm

    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 2x more expensive
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).£180 vs £90

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus?

  • Powerful 140W max sound output with deep, booming bass via BassUp 2.0 technology
  • Excellent companion app with fully customizable pro-level graphic equalizers and presets
  • IPX7 fully waterproof and floatable design, making it highly safe for pools, beaches, and rain
  • Dynamic and customizable built-in LED party light shows synchronized to the music beat
  • Versatile connectivity options including a 3.5mm aux-in jack and PartyCast 2.0 to link over 100 speakers
  • Functions as a portable power bank via USB-C to charge smartphones and external devices on the go
  • Comes equipped with both a comfortable built-in handle and a detachable shoulder strap for hands-free transport

What customers dislike about Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus?

  • Relatively large and heavy footprint at roughly 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg), making it bulky to pack for air travel
  • Lacks an official dustproofing or dust-resistance rating
  • Reduced battery life compared to the standard Boom 2 model, dropping from 24 hours down to 20 hours (and draining even faster with LEDs and maximum bass enabled)
  • Underemphasised upper-mid and treble response ranges, which can make dialogue, podcasts, or vocal details sound somewhat dull or lacking crispness without manual EQ adjustments
  • Cheaper-looking hard plastic exterior shell that does not exude premium material quality
  • Disappointing sound directivity requiring precise physical positioning for a consistent audio experience
  • Omission of a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls and voice assistant compatibility

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12/08/2024
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16/10/2024
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techradar.com
11/02/2025
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02/10/2025
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