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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Audio output power:100.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:IP68Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:3800 g

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro 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.

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

80%

8.5

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

★Better than 99% of portable speakers
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

★Better than 99%
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

32%

8.8

Audio

20%

9.1

Battery

18%

9.4

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Controls

3%

5.0

Design

3%

7.3

Smart features

★Better than 99%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 77%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

32%

8.8

Audio

20%

9.1

Battery

18%

9.4

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Controls

3%

5.0

Design

3%

7.3

Smart features

8.5
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.7
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 100 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker 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.
Maximum Bluetooth range
100 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 100 m which is longer than that of 98.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker 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
7,500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker 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
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
30 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 30 W which is higher than that of 89.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IP68
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IP68 which provides better ingress protection than 99.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 0.7% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
Market range: <0 m – >1 m
This portable speaker 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
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
3,800 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker 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
24.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 24.8 cm which is taller than that of 86.7% of portable speakers.
Width
44.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker 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
15.1 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker 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
handle/shoulder
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Companion app name
Soundcore
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro vs the average portable speaker

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  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP68 vs IPX5).
    IP68 vs IPX5
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 4,900 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 15.9% better value for money
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.75 vs 7.5).
    8.75 vs 7.55
  • 6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.48 vs 8).
    8.48 vs 8
  • 80 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (100 W vs 20 W).
    100 W vs 20 W
  • 11 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    103 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 10 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (90 dB vs 80 dB).
    90 dB vs 80 dB
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has beamforming microphones
    This portable speaker has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
    Uses beamforming microphone technology.
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 4,900 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    7,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 20 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 10 W).
    30 W vs 10 W
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IP68 vs IPX5).
    IP68 vs IPX5
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Floats in water
    This portable speaker floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • 3,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).
    3,800 g vs 800 g
  • 2 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (3 % vs 1 %).
    3 % vs 1 %
  • 26.1 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 12.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (24.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    24.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 2 % higher total harmonic distortion
    This portable speaker has higher total harmonic distortion than the average portable speaker (3 % vs 1 %).
    3 % vs 1 %
  • 3,000 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,800 g vs 800 g).
    3,800 g vs 800 g
  • 26.1 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    44.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 12.4 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (24.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    24.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 6.8 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15.1 cm vs 8.3 cm

Video reviews

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headphonecheck.com
28/08/2025
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kopfhoerer.de
02/04/2025
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05/04/2025
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro

  • Incredible 140W maximum power output providing intense volume levels
  • Deep, punchy bass that hits down to 40 Hz using BassUp 2.0 technology
  • Excellent outdoor durability with an upgraded IP68 dustproof and waterproof rating
  • Equipped with a solid metal grill instead of plastic for a premium, rugged build
  • Substantial battery life offering up to 20 hours of playback at medium volume
  • Highly customizable sound profile and LED light shows via the companion Soundcore app
  • Versatile 30W fast recharging and functions as a 10W portable power bank

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro

  • Lacks high-definition bluetooth codecs like LDAC or aptX for lossless audio streaming
  • Audio loses some transparency, fullness, and clarity when pushed to absolute maximum volume levels
  • No traditional AUX input port for physical or wired audio connections
  • The side LED lighting can feel somewhat limited in its expressiveness and patterns
  • Underemphasized upper-mid frequencies out of the box, requiring manual equalizer adjustments for optimal balance

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Pro is a highly rugged, portable outdoor Bluetooth 5.3 speaker featuring a 2+2 channel setup with dual 50W woofers and dual 20W tweeters that deliver a powerful 140W maximum output with BassUp 2.0 technology and a low-frequency response down to 40Hz. Main pros include its exceptionally robust IP68 waterproof, dustproof, and oil-resistant floatable build, dynamic syncing RGB side lights, custom in-app Pro EQ, a built-in 10W power bank, and a 20-hour battery life with 30W fast charging via USB-C. However, notable cons include its lack of high-definition, lossless audio codecs like LDAC and a bulky, heavy design that limits easy portability.

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