Battery life
- Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
- Up to 20 hours per charge
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Up to 18 hours per charge
Speaker comparison
Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go vs Soundcore Boom 2 SE
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
KSh 3,240In Stock | 02  Soundcore Boom 2 SE
KSh 13,690In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore Boom 2 SE if you want a higher 30 W rated output, a longer range (up to 100 m) and can activate connected-phone voice assistant software.
Output power
- Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
- 5 W rated output
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- 30 W rated output
Connections
- Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
- Revision-dependent Bluetooth
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Bluetooth 5.3
Audio
- Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
- Portable music playback
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Built-in microphone for connected-phone calls
Controls
- Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
- Power, Bluetooth, playback and volume controls
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp and PartyCast buttons
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
No clear advantage over the Soundcore Boom 2 SE in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Higher rated output: 30 W.
- Longer range: up to 100 m.
- Can activate connected-phone voice assistant software.
What matters most to you?
10 priorities selected.
Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go
- 5 W rated output.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 20 hours per charge.
- Revision-dependent Bluetooth.
- Portable music playback.
- Power, Bluetooth, playback and volume controls.
- USB-C charging input.
- No standalone voice-assistant system specified.
- Portable placement, integrated carrying strap.
- TWS with two matching hardware revisions.
Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- 30 W rated output.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 18 hours per charge.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Built-in microphone for connected-phone calls.
- Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp and PartyCast buttons.
- USB-C charging input at 5V 3A.
- Can activate connected-phone voice assistant software.
- Portable horizontal placement, integrated carrying handle.
- TWS stereo and PartyCast, additional compatible speakers separate.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A31X1111; A31X1113; A31X1163; A31X1131; A31X1132; A31X1121; A31X11B3; A31X11B1 | A3148Z11 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black; Green; Blue; White; Black/Gold | Black |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 3100mAh / 7.2V |
Connectivity
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Revision-dependent Bluetooth; earlier official FAQ lists 5.4 and supplier upgraded rows specify 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 30m under suitable conditions; surroundings affect range | Up to 100m / 328ft under suitable conditions; obstacles and interference reduce range |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | Earlier official FAQ lists SBC and MPEG-2 AAC LC; confirm supplied revision | — |
| Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi audio feature specified | Not supported; Bluetooth audio |
| Wired Inputs | No AUX audio input | No AUX input |
| HDMI | No HDMI input | Not supported |
| USB | USB-C charging input; no memory-card playback or device-charging output | USB-C charging input at 5V 3A; USB-A charging output at 5V 1A / 5W |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | No built-in microphone or external microphone/guitar input | — |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | TWS with two matching hardware revisions; earlier and upgraded Select 4 Go cannot pair together | TWS with another Boom 2 SE; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers |
| App Support | soundcore app for iOS and Android; EQ, firmware and settings | soundcore app for EQ, battery, volume, firmware, voice prompts and automatic power-off |
Features
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No standalone voice-assistant system specified | Can activate connected-phone voice assistant software; no standalone assistant system |
| Lightshow | No decorative light-show feature specified | No music light-show feature specified for Boom 2 SE |
| Party Features | TWS with two matching hardware revisions | TWS stereo and PartyCast; additional compatible speakers separate |
| Home Cinema Features | No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system | No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system |
| Special Features | App equaliser and settings; automatic power-off; floating design | USB-A 5W phone charging; microphone for calls; automatic power-off; app firmware updates |
Audio
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | One full-range driver and one passive radiator | Two full-range drivers |
| Drivers | 5W full-range driver; passive radiator | 2 × 70 × 70mm full-range drivers |
| Total Power Output | 5W | 30W |
| Audio Channels | Mono from one speaker; left/right stereo with two same-version speakers | Stereo sound; TWS left and right channels with two identical speakers |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Balanced mode; custom equaliser in soundcore app | BassUp; app Signature, Voice, Balance and Xtra Bass EQ presets; custom EQ |
| Audio Features | Portable music playback; no built-in microphone or phone-call handling | Built-in microphone for connected-phone calls; BassUp |
| Frequency Response | — | 50Hz–20kHz |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging | Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A |
| Battery Life | Up to 20h at 40% volume in Balanced EQ; actual use varies | Up to 18h at 50% volume with BassUp off; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 1.5A adapter | Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Power, Bluetooth, playback and volume controls; app settings | Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp and PartyCast buttons; connected call controls; app settings |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 dust and water protection; floating design; close protective cover before water exposure | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Portable placement; integrated carrying strap | Portable horizontal placement; integrated carrying handle |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | One Soundcore Select 4 Go | One Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
| Subwoofer | No separate subwoofer supplied | No separate subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | 30cm USB-A to USB-C cable; wall charger sold separately | 60cm USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | No AUX or HDMI cable supplied | No AUX or HDMI cable supplied |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide |
| Mounting Accessories | — | No mounting kit supplied; integrated carrying handle |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 4 hours.
- Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
- Both are made by Soundcore.
- Both work with the Soundcore app.
In summary
Choose Soundcore Boom 2 SE for more total output and a longer range.
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