The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus has a lot to live up to.
The Boom 2 Plus is the newest iteration of the Boom lineup, succeeding the Boom 2.
So, is the Boom 2 Plus one of thebest bluetooth speakersyou can get?
Well, its pretty pricey at $249, but I think thats for good reason.
But oh boy, its so darn good, that I almost think thats a reasonable asking price.
This is the speaker I use at home, and its bass is everlastingly impressive.
The Tribit would always be my go-to recommendation.
For me, though, Id save up longer and get the Tribit.
The body is made from a hollow-sounding plastic that looks dull and cheap.
It looks similar to that of the Tribit Stormbox Blast 2, but feels rougher than the former.
The front of the speaker is stamped with a huge soundcore logo and zig-zag wide mesh.
Well, they have about as much rhythm as a drunk uncle at your distant cousins wedding.
I found myself staring into their depths to figure out if they were on time or not.
These LED lights simply cannot find the beat.
They were always a millisecond off.
The Boom 2 Plus runs via Bluetooth 5.3, which means the range can go up to 800 feet.
Whens the Street Party?
To test out the bass, I put on my classic bass-testing track, flight fm by Joy Orbison.
Oh man oh man, the bass shook the floor at just volume 2 on myiPhone 16 Pro.
I upped the volume once, and my eardrums started vibrating.
This would be excellent for grimy DnB parties, or heavy rock music.
These speakers are designed to be floor-filling, wall-shaking, party machines.
As theyre outdoor speakers, the sound needs to travel through the air adeptly.
Next, I played Taste by Sabrina Carpenter on Qobuz.
Sabrinas vocals were a little muffled, but, again, thats the nature of these types of speakers.
I played Kill V Maim by Grimes, which has a really unique bassline and cacophonous percussion.
I wanted to get up and dance to the bass.
I was really impressed with the sound quality here.
Again: this is not a high-fidelity, detail-oriented speaker.
Its a loud, unapologetic, bass speaker.
If youre into detail listening, Id recommend something like theJBL Authenticsrange.
However, you dontneedthe app to use the speaker.
However, its just 20 hours.
This is pretty disappointing in 2025, as many Bluetooth speakers can reach 30 hours.
I would recommend this speaker for outdoor listening, given the fantastic bass will travel across campsites.
It will also perform well inside, and could even be the ideal party speaker under $250.
