Anker’s Soundcore has long brought some of Pocket-lint’s favorite budget-friendly, yet quality audio innovations to the market. Recently, itsC30i clip-on earbudsandBluetooth speakerhave received our “trending” approval. And on May 14th, the company announced its adding a new flagship speaker – the Boom 2 Plus – just in time for Memorial Day weekend celebrations.
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Soundcore’s Boom 2 Plus boasts bass-synced lights, booming bass, and an IPX7 rating. It’s now available for pre-order and will be officially on sale starting May 29th.
A powerful succession
More power, more bass
Succeeding the popular Motion Boom Plus, the Boom 2 Plus promises a more powerful audio experience with 100W of power, and even going up to 140W with its BassUP 2.0 Technology turned on to support deep bass without compromising clean audio. With two 4.5-inch woofers along with two 1-inch tweeters, Soundcore says the new speaker is built to support heavy tracks.
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The company also says listeners can use the Soundcore app to tailor music with differentEQ settings, and with PartyCast 2.0 support, even connect to other Soundcore PartyCast equipped speakers for a more immersive sound experience.
A fun, yet rugged design
A lit speaker…literally
Like the smaller Boom 2 version, the Boom 2 Plus features two symmetrical passive radiators along with beat-driven lights that sync to music for a visual experience. At first glance, it’s reminiscent of theJBL Pluse 5, which also has its own lightshow.
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And just in time for summer, Soundcore says the Boom 2 Plus supports up to 20 hours of playtime, and with 30W fast charging, can fully charge in three hours. The light-equipped speaker also boasts an IPX7 waterproof certification, meaning it can float on water. At 8.4 pounds (3.8kg), it may not be the mostportable speaker,but it does feature a carrying handle and detachable strap for carrying shorter distances.
Availability and pricing
The Boom 2 Plus will be available starting May 29th for $250 and comes in Phantom Black, Adventure Green, and Explorer Blue. However, customers can receive an exclusive offer today by signing up onSoundcore.com.
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