The Soundcore Boom 2 by Anker is designed for outdoor use and features a dedicated subwoofer with two tweeters, instead of the single full-range driver found in most portable speakers. With BassUp 2.0, the output jumps to 80W from the standard 60W. The battery lasts up to 24 hours per charge, and you can use the speaker as a power bank if your phone needs a boost. The speaker is IPX7 waterproof and floats, so you can use it at the pool or lake without worry. RGB lights around the drivers sync with your music.
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A powerful portable speaker perfect for taking your music everywhere
The reason outdoor audio differs from that in an interior space is the lack of walls to reflect sound waves, so it decays much more quickly. This is the main reason you may find a speaker that has performed perfectly in your kitchen doesn’t do as well at your campsite. To address this issue, Anker incorporates a 2.1 setup: a 50W racetrack subwoofer for low-end audio, two 15W tweeters for high-end audio, and a crossover to maintain balance.
BassUp 2.0 boosts the speaker’s power from 60W to 80W, but it does more than just make things louder. It enhances the low frequencies, so basslines and drums sound stronger without making the music unclear. You can turn it off to save battery if you’re listening at low volume, and you can do the same with the lights.
The 24-hour battery life is based on moderate volume, so playing music loudly with the lights on will reduce it to about 10 hours. You charge the speaker with USB-C, and the same port can charge your phone if you don’t have access to an outlet.
With an IPX7 rating, the Boom 2 can be fully submerged in water and will float if it falls into a pool or off a dock. This is a big improvement over most speakers that are only splash-resistant, since those won’t help if your speaker ends up in the water.
You can use the Soundcore app to set up the speaker, adjust the EQ, change the light patterns, and use PartyCast 2.0 to connect over a hundred compatible speakers. Bluetooth 5.3 gives you about 100 meters of range. The Soundcore Boom 2 by Anker is currently $90 instead of $130, and it comes with strong bass by default, so you may want to adjust the EQ if you prefer softer music.