JBL Flip Essential 2 vs Soundcore Boom 2
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| Feature |  JBL Flip Essential 2 |  Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,000.00 | KSh 16,500.00 |
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 24 hours playtime (varies by volume, EQ, lights) |
| Weight | — | 1.7 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Soundcore |
| Model | Flip Essential 2 | Boom 2 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black, Blue, Green |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | 50W racetrack subwoofer + 2 x 15W tweeters |
| Total Power Output | — | Up to 80W max (60W standard) |
| Audio Features | — | Ultra deep bass, BassUp 2.0, customizable pro EQ via soundcore app, 2.1 stereo clarity |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | — | PartyCast 2.0 (up to 100+ speakers), TWS pairing |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 24 hours at 50% volume |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C, approximately 5.5 hours |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX7, fully floatable |
Features
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | Beat-synced LED with 7 presets, customizable via app |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | — | BassUp 2.0, customizable LED lights, built-in microphone, power bank (5W output) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Flip Essential 2 | Boom 2 |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | USB-C to USB-C cable (60cm), quick start guide |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Design
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 295 x 94 x 184 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.7 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Flip Essential 2 | Soundcore Boom 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 24 hours playtime (varies by volume, EQ, lights) |