Soundcore Boom 2 Black
Score: 80/100
JBL Xtreme 4
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 JBL Xtreme 4 offers 40 W of output, a 24-hour battery and IP67 waterproofing, plus a built-in power bank and Auracast linking. Its drawbacks are the heavy weight and outdated Bluetooth 4.1, which can affect pairing speed. Perfect for large outdoor gatherings where power and volume matter.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,660 gbest | 2,100 g |
80 W | 100 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Audio(1) | ||
Output Power (W) | 80 W | 100 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 1660 g | 2100 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 11.65 in × 7.28 in × 3.98 in mm | 149×141×297 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 praise the JBL Xtreme for its earth-shaking, powerful stereo output, deep bass that outperforms similarly sized competitors, and the convenience of a 15-hour battery plus power-bank functionality. However, they note drawbacks such as bass distortion at full volume, a relatively heavy chassis, the need for an external charger, and an outdated Bluetooth 4.1 module that lags behind newer models.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for strong bass, long battery life, and rugged IPX7 waterproofing, often using the speaker for outdoor gatherings and pool parties. Recurring complaints focus on the unit's weight, high-volume distortion, slower Bluetooth performance, and the inconvenience of requiring a separate AC adapter for charging.
“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”
Select the original Xtreme for a more affordable option with reliable bass and power-bank features; select Xtreme 4 for maximum power, longer battery life, and newer technology.
