Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 Review | 130 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$120
  • Audio output power: 80.00 W
  • Battery life: 18 hours
  • IP rating: IPX7
  • Bluetooth version: 5.3
  • Weight: 3600 g

Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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.

7.6

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%

7.6

Technical Score

20.0%

7.6

User score

Very good
7.6

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%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

8.3

Durability

16.0%

6.4

Connectivity

8.0%

8.7

Controls

3.0%

5.8

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very good
7.6

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.5

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Very good
  • 8.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

  • 9.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 5.5
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    6.2

    Weight

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Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is a portable 2.0-channel party speaker featuring a 4-inch woofer, dual 2-inch tweeters, and a redesigned rear passive radiator that deliver a powerful 80W RMS stereo output. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 and PartyCast 2.0 to link over 100 speakers, it boasts a built-in handle, a customizable beat-driven RGB LED light show, and an internal 4,900 mAh battery offering up to 18 hours of playtime with a USB-A power bank output. Its robust, buoyant IPX7-rated waterproof housing allows it to safely float in water, and users can adjust sound profiles via a 9-band companion app EQ. However, it lacks high-res audio codec support such as LDAC, faces an underemphasized treble response that can veil vocals, struggles with deep sub-bass frequencies, and suffers from minor sound compression and pumping artifacts at maximum volume levels.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 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%

8.0

Audio

20.0%

7.7

Battery

18.0%

8.3

Durability

16.0%

6.4

Connectivity

8.0%

8.7

Controls

3.0%

5.8

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

7.6
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a technical score of 7.64 points, which is higher than 91% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.5
(32)
United States
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.6
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a user score of 7.65 points, which is lower than 82.8% 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.
4.5
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a popularity of 4.5 points, which is higher than 52.6% 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

8.3
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 88.2% 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

80.00 W
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has an audio output power of 80.00 W which is higher than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 80.00 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

101.00 mm
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a driver unit size of 101.00 mm which is larger than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 101.00 mm.
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

3
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 3.
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

50.00 Hz
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a lowest frequency of 50.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 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

15.00 m
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 15.00 m which is longer than that of 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Provides up to 15 m of Bluetooth range.
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

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
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 Rave Neo 2 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

18 hours
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% 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

4,900 mAh
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a battery capacity of 4,900 mAh which is larger than that of 79.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% 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

5 hours
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a charging time of 5 hours which is longer than that of 87% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.7% of portable speakers.
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 Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is dust resistant. 48.6% 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 Rave Neo 2 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

yes
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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 Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 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

no
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

3,600 g
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 weighs 3,600 g which is heavier than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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

29.7 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a height of 29.7 cm which is taller than that of 90.3% 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

15.5 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a width of 15.5 cm which is narrower than that of 59.6% 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

18.8 cm
Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a depth of 18.8 cm which is deeper than that of 88.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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 Rave Neo 2 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

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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 Rave Neo 2 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct 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 Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 vs the average portable speaker

  • 60 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 80.00 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 Rave Neo 2 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20.00 W).80.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 51 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (101 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 101.00 mm.
    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

    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (101 mm vs 50.00 mm).101.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).9 vs 0
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 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 Rave Neo 2 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).4900 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 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 Rave Neo 2 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).18 hours vs 12 hours
  • 9 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (101 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 101.00 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 Rave Neo 2 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (101 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).101.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • 60 W more audio output power
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 51 mm larger main driver
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (101 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 9 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (101 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (15 m vs 10 m).
  • 1 more USB ports
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5.0).
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Resists accidental impacts
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Floats in water
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 floats in water, while the average portable speaker does not float in water.
  • Better ingress protection
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
  • 6 more EQ presets
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 61 ms higher audio latency
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (146 ms vs 85 ms).
    Audio latency: 146 ms.
  • 6 fewer paired devices remembered
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 2.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 2,800 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,600 g vs 800 g).
  • 17.3 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is taller than the average portable speaker (29.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 10.5 cm deeper
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).
    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

    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 3 hours).5 hours vs 3 hours
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 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 Rave Neo 2 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 2,800 g heavier
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,600 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 Rave Neo 2 is heavier than the average portable speaker (3,600 g vs 800 g).3600 g vs 800 g
  • 6 fewer paired devices remembered
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of previously paired devices the speaker can remember.
    When it matters: When many household devices reconnect to the speaker regularly.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 8

    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).2 vs 8
  • 61 ms higher audio latency
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (146 ms vs 85 ms).
    Audio latency: 146 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 Rave Neo 2 has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (146 ms vs 85 ms).146 ms vs 85 ms
  • 17.3 cm taller
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is taller than the average portable speaker (29.7 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 Rave Neo 2 is taller than the average portable speaker (29.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).29.7 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 10.5 cm deeper
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.8 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 Rave Neo 2 is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).18.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    What it is: The highest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When reliable use in hot weather or direct sunlight matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 45 °C

    Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).35 °C vs 40 °C

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What customers like about Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2?

  • Powerful 80W audio output with loud, room-filling sound volume
  • Deep and punchy mid-bass boosted by effective BassUp technology
  • Clear, highly detailed mids and crisp, bright highs via dual tweeters
  • IPX7 fully waterproof construction that safely floats on water
  • Eye-catching, customizable RGB LED party lights that sync to music
  • Sturdy build quality featuring a comfortable premium synthetic leather handle
  • Versatile app support with custom graphic EQ and interactive light controls
  • PartyCast 2.0 system allows linking with over 100 compatible speakers
  • Convenient built-in USB-A port that acts as a power bank to charge phones
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-priced competitor party speakers

What customers dislike about Anker Soundcore Rave Neo 2?

  • Struggles to reproduce very deep sub-bass frequencies due to a small woofer
  • Audio delivery suffers from narrow directivity and is uneven at wide angles
  • Sound profile experiences compression and drops low-end bass above 70% volume
  • High frequencies can sound overly bright or harsh on certain pop tracks
  • A bit heavy and dense to transport compared to standard compact speakers
  • Lacks an IP dust-resistance rating to protect against sand or dirt damage
  • Soundcore app requires an account registration to unlock all features
  • Battery drains noticeably quicker than the advertised 18 hours with lights active

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15/07/2024
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18/12/2023
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