Battery life
- Soundcore Boom 3i
- Up to 16 hours per charge
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Up to 18 hours per charge
Speaker comparison
Soundcore Boom 3i vs Soundcore Boom 2 SE
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore Boom 3i
KSh 14,040In Stock | 02  Soundcore Boom 2 SE
KSh 13,690In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore Boom 3i if you want a higher 50 W rated output. Choose the Soundcore Boom 2 SE if you want can activate connected-phone voice assistant software and a lower price (KSh 350 less).
Output power
- Soundcore Boom 3i
- 50 W rated output
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- 30 W rated output
Audio
- Soundcore Boom 3i
- Floating playback
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Built-in microphone for connected-phone calls
Controls
- Soundcore Boom 3i
- Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp and PartyCast buttons
USB
- Soundcore Boom 3i
- USB-C charging connection
- Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- USB-C charging input at 5V 3A
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore Boom 3i
- Higher rated output: 50 W.
Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- Can activate connected-phone voice assistant software.
- Lower price: KSh 13,690 (KSh 350 less).
What matters most to you?
11 priorities selected.
Soundcore Boom 3i
- 50 W rated output.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 16 hours per charge.
- Floating playback.
- Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons.
- USB-C charging connection.
- No standalone voice-assistant system specified.
- Portable horizontal placement, adjustable removable shoulder strap.
- PartyCast audio synchronisation, TWS stereo.
- 56Hz–20kHz.
Soundcore Boom 2 SE
- 30 W rated output.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Up to 18 hours per charge.
- 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.
- 50Hz–20kHz.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | D5100010 | A3148Z11 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Approximately 210 × 85 × 78mm | — |
| Weight | Approximately 825g including shoulder strap | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 3100mAh / 7.2V |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Not supported; Bluetooth audio | Not supported; Bluetooth audio |
| Wired Inputs | No AUX audio input | No AUX input |
| HDMI | Not supported | Not supported |
| USB | USB-C charging connection | USB-C charging input at 5V 3A; USB-A charging output at 5V 1A / 5W |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | TWS with another Boom 3i; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers; light synchronisation depends on model | TWS with another Boom 2 SE; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers |
| App Support | soundcore app for EQ, lights, Buzz Clean, recorded Voice Amplifier and firmware updates | soundcore app for EQ, battery, volume, firmware, voice prompts and automatic power-off |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 100m / 328ft under suitable conditions; obstacles and interference reduce range |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No standalone voice-assistant system specified | Can activate connected-phone voice assistant software; no standalone assistant system |
| Lightshow | Side lighting with app and button controls; can be switched off | No music light-show feature specified for Boom 2 SE |
| Party Features | PartyCast audio synchronisation; TWS stereo; additional compatible speakers separate | 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 | Buzz Clean vibration function; recorded Voice Amplifier; emergency alarm; two Bluetooth devices connected with one audio source active | USB-A 5W phone charging; microphone for calls; automatic power-off; app firmware updates |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | One woofer and one tweeter; floating design keeps drivers facing upward | Two full-range drivers |
| Drivers | 1 × 9.3cm woofer and 1 × 1.6cm tweeter | 2 × 70 × 70mm full-range drivers |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz–20kHz | 50Hz–20kHz |
| Total Power Output | 50W | 30W |
| Audio Channels | Single speaker; stereo when paired with another Boom 3i through TWS | Stereo sound; TWS left and right channels with two identical speakers |
| Sound Modes / EQ | BassUp 2.0; soundcore app equaliser adjustments | BassUp; app Signature, Voice, Balance and Xtra Bass EQ presets; custom EQ |
| Audio Features | Floating playback; BassUp 2.0; app Voice Amplifier records a clip for playback | Built-in microphone for connected-phone calls; BassUp |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A | Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A |
| Battery Life | Up to 16h at 50% volume, default EQ, lights and BassUp off; actual use varies | Up to 18h at 50% volume with BassUp off; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter | Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons; app controls | Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp and PartyCast buttons; connected call controls; app settings |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust and water protection; up to 1.5m immersion for 30min under test conditions; floats; saltwater corrosion-resistant coating | — |
| Placement / Mounting | Portable horizontal placement; adjustable removable shoulder strap; floats with drivers facing upward | Portable horizontal placement; integrated carrying handle |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore Boom 3i | Soundcore Boom 2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Soundcore Boom 3i | 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 | USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included | 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 |
| Mounting Accessories | Adjustable shoulder strap | No mounting kit supplied; integrated carrying handle |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 4 hours.
- Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
- Same power source: built-in rechargeable battery.
- Neither has HDMI.
In summary
Choose Boom 3i for more total output; Boom 2 SE offers can activate connected-phone voice assistant software at a lower price.
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