Soundcore Boom 2 Black
Score: 80/100
JBL Clip 5
Score: 81/100Rankings
The JBL Clip 5 is an ultra-portable speaker with a built-in carabiner, IP67 protection and up to 15 hours of playback. Its small size limits maximum volume and it lacks a built-in microphone for calls. Best suited for hikers and travelers needing rugged, hands-free audio on the go.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 15 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,660 g | 285 gbest |
— | 45 mmbest | |
— | 1,400 mAhbest | |
80 Wbest | 7 W | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 180 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 15 hours |
Audio(1) | ||
Output Power (W) | 80 W | 7 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 1660 g | 285 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 11.65 in × 7.28 in × 3.98 in mm | 134.6×45.7×86.4 mm mm |
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
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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.
Professional reviewers and editors are not directly quoted in the available data, but product pages emphasize the Clip 5’s "big JBL Pro Sound" in a tiny form factor, its IP67 ruggedness for outdoor use, and versatile Auracast pairing. The narrative positions the speaker as ideal for portability over raw power, highlighting its carabiner and extended battery life as key differentiators.
Everyday users praise the Clip 5 for its remarkable versatility, noting the impressive sound quality in a travel-friendly package and the convenience of the carabiner for on-the-go listening. Common themes include appreciation for the waterproof rating, solid bass for its size, and the long battery life, while few complaints are recorded.
“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”
