Bose SoundLink Color II
Score: 71/100
Soundcore Boom 2 Black
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Soundcore Boom 2 provides up to 80 W of bass-heavy audio, IPX7 floatable durability, and PartyCast 2.0 syncing for large outdoor events, all powered by a 24-hour battery. Its bulkier weight and bass-dominant tuning can be a trade-off for portability. Perfect for beach parties and camping where powerful sound is priority.
The Bose SoundLink Color II is a compact, splash-resistant speaker featuring NFC pairing, built-in mic, and low-latency Bluetooth. Its shallow bass, modest volume, and limited 8-hour battery life constrain its use in larger settings. Suited for casual listeners who value portability and quick pairing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 540 gbest | 1,660 g |
— | 80 Wbest | |
9 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 24 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 540 g | 1660 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 133×127×57 mm mm | 11.65 in × 7.28 in × 3.98 in mm |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
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Professional reviewers commend the SoundLink Color II for its pocket-size portability, robust Bluetooth performance with low latency, and rugged IPX4 silicone build. However, they consistently note that the acoustic performance is average, with weak bass extension, rolled-off treble and limited SPL, making it less suitable for listeners who prioritize deep, powerful sound.
Everyday users love how easy it is to toss the speaker into a bag and take it to the pool or gym, praising its splash resistance, simple controls and reliable Bluetooth. The most common criticisms revolve around thin bass, muted mids/treble and occasional pairing glitches, especially when trying to use multiple devices.
“Impressive bass and sound quality, especially given the size... takes it from 60W to 80W output”
“the perfect portable Bluetooth speaker”
“best speaker pound for pound”
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Boom 2 for its massive 80W output, deep BassUp-enhanced bass, long 24-hour battery life, and rugged IPX7 floatable construction, while also highlighting the PartyCast 2.0 multi-speaker sync and customizable app features. The main criticisms focus on its relatively heavy 3.66 lb chassis and the tendency for bass to dominate the mids at full volume.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, emphasizing the speaker's portability, strong bass, long playtime, and useful power-bank function for outdoor activities. Common positive remarks center on the easy carry strap, intuitive controls, and suitability for beach or camping parties, while the few negative comments mention the weight and occasional bass-overpowering effect.
