The Soundcore Boom 2 by Anker is a portable outdoor Bluetooth speaker with 80W of 2.1-channel output from a 50W racetrack subwoofer and dual 15W tweeters. Its IPX7-rated body floats rather than sinks if it gets knocked into a pool, making it an excellent choice for outdoor use. BassUp 2.0 pushes the system to its full 80W when more low-end is needed, and Anker rates the battery at 24 hours per charge. A built-in power bank also lets the Boom 2 charge your phone over USB-C, and you can use PartyCast 2.0 to connect it to over 100 other Soundcore speakers to cover larger spaces.
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A portable speaker with plenty of oomph that you’ll appreciate
The Soundcore Boom 2’s racetrack subwoofer delivers plenty of low-end power, and the BaseUp 2.0 feature boosts it from 60W to 80W when activated, at the expense of more battery usage. The bass-heavy sound profile is excellent for the outdoors, where you don’t get reverb from walls, but the app’s customizable EQ lets you boost the mids and highs if they’re getting drowned out.
The IPX7-rated Boom 2 can withstand full submersion to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. This is sufficient to protect against accidental exposure to water from going to the beach, having someone knock your speaker into a swimming pool, or getting caught in the rain while grilling. If the speaker does get knocked into the water, rather than sinking to the bottom of the pool, it simply floats to the surface.
