Anker Soundcore Boom 2 just dropped up to $90which is $50 off its list price, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is my go-to speaker, and the sale makes it even more affordable and easy to recommend. When you put it aside JBL Flip 6 or the Bose SoundLink Max, the Boom 2 more than holds its own, and you can snag it for under $100 right now.
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I’ve tested a bunch of Bluetooth speakers, but the ones I keep throwing in my bag for weekend trips and hanging out in the yard Anker Soundcore Boom 2. It’s compact, produces clean sound with strong bass and doesn’t have a problem with getting wet. I gave it a CNET Editors’ Choice last year, and it’s still firmly at the top of our list the best list of Bluetooth speakers.
I loved the original Soundcore Motion Boom, which also made our list of The best Bluetooth speakers and it has been one of the best value Bluetooth mini boom box speakers in the past few years. Go to $80 on Amazon. The 3.66-pound Boom 2 is more expensive but sounds better, with more than twice the power rating of the original, so it not only plays but kicks out more bass and offers better clarity at higher volumes (it’s equipped with two tweeters and one subwoofer). It also has a few built-in LED lights to help create that party vibe.
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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 speaker specifications
Here are the details about this mini boom box Bluetooth speaker.
- Drivers: 50-watt subwoofer, 4-inch racetrack, two 15-watt tweeters
- Dimensions: 11.65×7.28×3.98 inches
- Weight: 3.66 kilograms
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours at moderate volume levels
- Bluetooth version: 5.3 (wireless range of 100 or 30 meters)
- Water resistance rating: IPX7 (fully waterproof and floatable)
- Additional features: Built-in light show, customizable EQ, PartyCast 2.0
Why I love this Anker Bluetooth speaker
The speaker design isn’t flashy or eye-catching, but it’s nice enough and just the right size — not too big or too small — and you can choose between three colors. It also seems sturdy, although it doesn’t have a dust resistance rating. The Boom 2 is completely waterproof (IPX7-rated) and floats when dropped into a lot of water. There is also a USB port for charging your devices.
Battery life on the Boom 2 is solid. The speaker is rated for up to 24 hours of playback at moderate volume levels (it charges via USB-C, which is great). Plus, you can edit the sound and customize the lighting with the Soundcore app for iOS and Android. Battery life is drained if you use bass boost or activate LED lighting.
Read more: Anker Soundcore Boom 2 review
Another Anker speaker to consider
If you want even more powerful sound, Anker has it Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. A larger speaker, it delivers more sound with the same features as the Boom 2. Its list price is around $250, but it’s on sale now for $170. I don’t think it sounds twice as good as the Boom 2 (more like 25% to 30% better). Still, it’s also relatively good value.
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Why this agreement is important
The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is already pretty good as one of our top picks for a compact Bluetooth speaker. The Soundcore Boom 2’s waterproof design makes it perfect for outdoor gatherings, so you might want to grab it now for all your spring and summer BBQs and pool days. This deal drops the Boom 2 to its lowest price ever, the same prices we saw on Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday. It won’t be going down anytime soon, so take advantage of this deep discount while you can.
