Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Packs Real Power Into a Speaker Built for Real Life

People prefer to bring this portable speaker with them on weekend treks or to backyard gatherings, and before long, they’re using it almost daily. For $90 (was $140), it punches far below what many people expect to pay for portable audio. Anker engineered the Boom 2 to endure whatever life throws at it and still create a sound that’s a lot greater than you’d expect from a speaker of this size.

The sound immediately fills the space, with a nice balance of highs and deep lows.That’s thanks to two tweeters and a separate subwoofer that produce a total of 80 watts of sound. The bass strikes strong enough to be noticeable on drum loops or electronic beats, but it remains under control, so you don’t have to worry about it getting too crazy. Voices are smooth and clear and come across effectively across all music kinds. Turn up the volume, and the speaker holds its own without becoming overly feedbacky or breaking up. The free app on your phone lets you become a little more adventurous with a 9-band equalizer and a few preset options, so you can tune in exactly the sound you like without having to fiddle around.

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Soundcore Boom 2 By Anker, Outdoor Speaker, 80W, Subwoofer, BassUp 2.0, 24H Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof…

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The battery life is particularly impressive here, with users able to get up to 24 hours at moderate volumes with the lights and extra bass off.Heavy usage of those functions still provides plenty of hours before the device requires recharging. A USB-C port gets it back up and running in around 5.5 hours. The built-in USB-A output also functions as a power bank to top off your phone as needed, so one device covers music while keeping other gear operating.

This speaker’s compact size and built-in handle make it easy to transport.It weighs only approximately 4 pounds and dimensions 7 x 12 x 4 inches, so it fits easily into a backpack. An IPX7 rating means that a dunk in water will not harm it, and even if it falls into a lake or pool, it will simply float.The enclosed rear hatch protects the ports from getting wet in the rain.

It also has vibrant lighting for evening use, with the bright LEDs pulsing and shifting in a variety of patterns that either match the music or remain stable.You can manage the basic volume and power on the speaker, but the app allows you to be a little more creative with the lighting. Pairing up over Bluetooth 5.3 is a breeze to say the least, and the built-in microphone performs an excellent job of picking up calls for group chats without having to yell.