The Soundcore Boom 2 falls in line here too.

I personally loved having multiple actions built into the play and pause button.

Navigating felt similar to wireless earbuds.

The Soundcore Boom 2 with its box.

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The back of the speaker is where you’ll find the two ports underneath a protective silicone cover.

That said, the handle does feel a bit clunky and thick, so hefting it can feel awkward.

Overall, I forgave the awkward thickness of the handle.

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The Soundcore Boom 2 brings the party anywhere with up to 80W output via its BassUp 2.0, crystal-clear sound, and side lights that sync to your tunes.

One outstanding feature is the IPX7 waterproof rating with float capability.

In my time jamming out, I enjoyed everything from classical to blues to post-hardcore.

My favorite thing about the Soundcore Boom 2 was its BassUp 2.0 technology.

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The Soundcore Boom 2 brings the party anywhere with up to 80W output via its BassUp 2.0, crystal-clear sound, and side lights that sync to your tunes.

Music lovers will love hitting this to kick up the subwoofer a notch.

And what of the treble and mid-ranges?

They were also stars of the show and didn’t feel too lost when I boosted the bass.

Angled view of the Soundcore Boom 2.

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A measurement of 80dB is considered to be quite loudand85dB is when you get into hearing loss territory.

For more reference, theaverage rock concertis about 120dB.

If you don’t listen as often, the Boom 2’s battery should last about a week.

The Soundcore Boom 2 with water droplets on it.

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Charging time takes about five hours, so it’s best to charge it overnight when possible.

Should You Buy The Soundcore Boom 2?

Lighting on the side of the Soundcore Boom 2.

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