The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Portable Speaker By Anker is a 140-watt boombox-style outdoor speaker with a handle on top and an included strap for slinging it over a shoulder. Bluetooth 5.3 handles the wireless connection between a phone and the speaker, while an aux-in port provides wired playback when needed. The IPX7-rated housing can withstand rain or a quick dunk, so afternoons at the pool or backyard cookouts don’t require any special care. RGB lights along the body sync with the music for a party vibe, and they can be switched off when you’d rather just listen.
A powerful portable speaker you can take everywhere
The Boom 2 Plus has a 2+2 channel layout. It combines 2 50W woofers and 2 20W tweeters to produce excellent separation between highs and lows. However, if you’re looking to really bump, you can use the BaseUp 2.0 feature to push the output up to 140W and add some extra power to those deep notes. There’s also a customizable Pro EQ in the Soundcore app that lets you tune the Boom 2 Plus in more depth. Regardless of which sound profile you choose, this speaker has enough output to fill a backyard on its own.
On a single charge, the internal battery delivers up to 20 hours of playtime at 50% volume with BassUp and the light show. A 30W fast-charge input gets the speaker back to full in about 3 hours via the USB-C port. That same port doubles as a power bank with a 10W output, which can come in handy for topping off a phone during a camping trip when wall outlets are out of reach.
Eight RGB light effects sync to the beat of whatever’s playing, with colors and patterns adjustable through the Soundcore app. The same Soundcore app handles firmware updates, battery monitoring, volume control, and the auto-power-off timer for the speaker. PartyCast 2.0 also lets you link the speaker to over 100 other compatible Soundcore units for synchronized playback at bigger gatherings. Lights can be switched off entirely without affecting audio output, so quieter listening sessions remain an option.
Across the board, the Boom 2 Plus combines 140W of output, IPX7 waterproofing, a built-in power bank, and PartyCast 2.0 under one body. The detachable strap and top handle make it easy to bring it along to the beach or campsite, and a full charge lasts long enough for most events. At $170 instead of the $250 regular price, you’re picking up an outdoor speaker that pairs 140W of output with 20 hours of playtime, plus the power-bank and PartyCast extras.
