If you missed out on a Bluetooth speaker throughout the holidays, then there’s nonetheless loads of alternative to seize one at a diminished fee in 2025. Namely with my favourite one — the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 — being slashed in worth by $40 at Verizon. It’s glorious worth with good sound and is up on the market at $90. Now whether or not this may final previous MLK weekend is but to be seen, however I’d suggest taking benefit whilst you can.Â
I appreciated the unique Soundcore Motion Boom, which made our checklist of the greatest Bluetooth audio system and was one of many higher mini growth field Bluetooth speaker values over the previous couple of years, promoting for round $80. The 3.75-pound Boom 2 is priced a little bit greater however sounds considerably higher, with greater than double the ability ranking of the unique, so it not solely performs louder however kicks out extra bass and gives higher readability at greater volumes (it is outfitted with two tweeters and one subwoofer). It additionally has a few built-in LED lights to assist create that celebration vibe.
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Why I just like the Anker speaker
The speaker’s design is not terribly smooth or eye-catching — you possibly can select between three coloration choices — but it surely’s enticing sufficient and simply the correct dimension, neither too massive nor too small. It additionally appears fairly sturdy, although it does not have a dust-resistance ranking. The Boom 2 is totally waterproof (IPX7-rated) and floats ought to it fall right into a physique of water. Additionally, there is a USB-out port to cost your units.
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The speaker has built-in LED lights that pulsate to your music and alter colours.
Battery life can also be good. The speaker’s rated for as much as 24 hours of playback at reasonable quantity ranges (it fees through USB-C, which is nice), and you’ll tweak the sound and customise the lighting with the Soundcore app for iOS and Android. Battery life does dip when you interact the bass increase or activate the LED lighting.
Read extra: Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Review
Another Anker speaker to contemplate
If you are in search of much more highly effective sound, Anker makes the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus. An even bigger speaker, it places out extra sound with comparable options to the Boom 2. However, it prices round $180, and I do not suppose it sounds twice pretty much as good because the Boom 2 (extra like 25% to 30% higher). Still, it is also a superb worth and would make an honest present.
Want to take a look at the competiton? We’ve examined and reviewed the very best Bluetooth audio system for 2025 with Bose, Beats and Souncore all that includes.
