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Derek Malcolm
Digital Trends
“The Soundcore Boom 2's compact size might fool you, but it has huge, room‑filling bass at the push of a button, a fun LED light show, and it floats. Just add party.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Huge bass in a small package
- Affordable price point
- Rugged construction with IPX7 waterproof rating
- Floats on water and can charge your phone
- Full‑feature Soundcore app with EQ presets and custom 9‑band equalizer
- LED light show that syncs to music
Points of Contention
- Supports only the SBC Bluetooth codec (no AAC, aptX)
- No AUX port for wired connections
- Not particularly stylish or unique in appearance
- Plastic exterior feels cheap
- Mids Lack Clarity
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Tim Gideon
PCMag
“Anker's Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker offers palpable bass power and fun LED lighting in a waterproof, portable design.”
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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 is okay for music.”
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Harry Padoan
TechRadar
“It stumbles over crisp highs and natural‑sounding mids, but it’s a surprisingly lightweight option for a portable speaker of its size.”
