Battery life
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Up to 18 hours per charge
- Soundcore Boom 2
- Up to 24 hours per charge
Speaker comparison
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W vs Soundcore Boom 2
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
KSh 19,930In Stock | 02  Soundcore Boom 2
KSh 17,460In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W if you want a higher 80 W rated output. Choose the Soundcore Boom 2 if you want longer rated battery life (24 hours per charge) and a lower price (KSh 2,470 less).
Output power
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- 80 W rated output
- Soundcore Boom 2
- 60 W rated output
Audio
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- BassUp
- Soundcore Boom 2
- BassUp 2.0
Controls
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode
- Soundcore Boom 2
- Power, Bluetooth, volume, playback, BassUp
Charging time
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Approximately 5.5 hours
- Soundcore Boom 2
- Approximately 5.5 hours with certified 5V 3A adapter
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- Higher rated output: 80 W.
Soundcore Boom 2
- Rated for up to 24 hours per charge.
- Lower price: KSh 17,460 (KSh 2,470 less).
What matters most to you?
11 priorities selected.
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
- 80 W rated output.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 18 hours per charge.
- BassUp.
- Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode and BassUp.
- Approximately 5.5 hours.
- USB-A MP3 playback and charging output: 5V 2.1A.
- Portable Party Speaker.
- Light Show 2.0, three lighting elements.
- BassUp, integrated light show, TWS and PartyCast 2.0.
Soundcore Boom 2
- 60 W rated output.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 24 hours per charge.
- BassUp 2.0.
- Power, Bluetooth, volume, playback, BassUp and lighting.
- Approximately 5.5 hours with certified 5V 3A adapter.
- USB-C charging, up to 5W connected-device charging.
- Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
- Beat-synchronised light effects, app control.
- PartyCast 2.0 on earlier hardware.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A33A1Z11 | A3138012 |
| Type | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 155 × 198 × 300mm | — |
| Weight | Approximately 3.5kg | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4900mAh / 7.2V | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Revision-dependent: earlier Bluetooth 5.3; upgraded Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 100m under manufacturer conditions; actual range varies | — |
| Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi connection specified | No Wi-Fi audio feature specified |
| Wired Inputs | 3.5mm AUX input; playback controlled on connected device | No AUX input |
| HDMI | No HDMI input | — |
| USB | USB-A MP3 playback and charging output: 5V 2.1A; USB-C charging input | USB-C charging; up to 5W connected-device charging |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | TWS stereo with two identical Rave Neo 2 units; PartyCast 2.0 group connection, up to 100 identical units; compatibility with PartyCast 1.0; stereo group playback requires compatible PartyCast 2.0 units | TWS with two identical compatible units; earlier PartyCast 2.0 and upgraded Auracast hardware cannot link across systems |
| App Support | soundcore app: EQ, lights, battery status, volume, automatic power-off settings and firmware updates | soundcore app; custom EQ, lighting and firmware |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | — | Earlier revision SBC; upgraded official support lists SBC and MPEG-2 AAC LC |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | Light Show 2.0; three lighting elements; seven selectable modes; can be switched off | Beat-synchronised light effects; app control |
| Party Features | BassUp, integrated light show, TWS and PartyCast 2.0 | PartyCast 2.0 on earlier hardware; Auracast on upgraded hardware; pairing system must match |
| Home Cinema Features | Bluetooth and AUX audio; no HDMI | No dedicated HDMI home-cinema connection specified |
| Special Features | Floating design helps avoid sinking after accidental water entry; not intended for listening while floating; two mobile devices paired, one audio source at a time | BassUp 2.0; revision-dependent multi-speaker pairing; USB-A output up to 5W |
| Voice Assistant | — | No standalone voice-assistant system specified |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | One woofer and two tweeters; dual passive radiators | 2.1-channel driver arrangement; one woofer and two tweeters |
| Drivers | 1 × 60W woofer; 2 × 10W tweeters | Built-in woofer and two tweeters |
| Total Power Output | 80W | 60W standard; up to 80W in BassUp 2.0 mode |
| Sound Modes / EQ | soundcore app EQ including Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance, Custom and BassUp | BassUp 2.0; custom equaliser in soundcore app |
| Audio Features | BassUp; dual passive radiators; Light Show 2.0 | BassUp 2.0; built-in microphone |
| Audio Channels | — | 2.1-channel driver arrangement; TWS left/right stereo with two identical new-version speakers |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery; USB-C charging input 5V 3A | Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours; actual runtime varies with volume, audio content and settings | Up to 24h at 50% volume with BassUp and lighting off; actual runtime varies |
| Charging Time | Approximately 5.5 hours | Approximately 5.5 hours with certified 5V 3A adapter |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | — | Charging reference 5V 3A (15W) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode and BassUp | Power, Bluetooth, volume, playback, BassUp and lighting; PartyCast or Auracast depending hardware revision; app settings |
| Placement / Mounting | Portable placement; integrated carrying handle | Portable placement; integrated carry handle |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX7; floating design; seal waterproof cover tightly before exposure |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Rave Neo 2 speaker | One Soundcore Boom 2 |
| Subwoofer | No separate subwoofer | No separate subwoofer supplied |
| Power Cable | USB-C to USB-C cable; mains charger separate | 60cm USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger sold separately |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide |
| Remote Control | — | No remote control supplied |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | No AUX or HDMI cable supplied |
Similarities
- Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 5.5 hours.
- Both are made by Soundcore.
- Both work with the Soundcore app.
In summary
Choose Rave Neo 2 80W for more total output; Boom 2 offers longer rated battery life at a lower price.
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