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Bose SoundLink Color II vs Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Bose SoundLink Color II

Bose SoundLink Color II

  • About 540 g.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • IPX4 rating.
  • Bluetooth wireless.
  • Power source: rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
KSh 20,800In Stock
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Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

  • About 3,500 g.
  • 4,900 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 18 hours per charge.
KSh 19,930In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Bose SoundLink Color II if you want a lighter build (about 544.3 g). Choose the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W if you want longer rated battery life (18 hours per charge), IPX7 water resistance and a lower price (KSh 870 less).

Weight

Bose SoundLink Color II
About 540 g
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
About 3,500 g

Battery life

Bose SoundLink Color II
Up to 8 hours per charge
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Up to 18 hours per charge

Water resistance

Bose SoundLink Color II
IPX4 water and dust resistance
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
IPX7 water and dust resistance

Connections

Bose SoundLink Color II
Bluetooth wireless
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Bluetooth 5.3

Software

Bose SoundLink Color II
Works with the Bose Connect app
Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Works with the Soundcore app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose SoundLink Color II

  • Lighter: about 544.3 g (vs about 3.5 kg).

Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W

  • Rated for up to 18 hours per charge (vs 8).
  • IPX7 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Lower price: KSh 19,930 (vs KSh 20,800).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
PortabilityAbout 540 gAbout 3,500 g
WeightAbout 544.3 gAbout 3.5 kg
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per chargeUp to 18 hours per charge
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIPX7 water and dust resistance
ConnectionsBluetooth wirelessBluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWorks with the Bose Connect appWorks with the Soundcore app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
BrandBoseSoundcore
ModelSound Link Color IIA33A1Z11
Announced2016—
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Party Speaker
ColorAquatic Blue, Coral Red, Soft Black or Polar WhiteBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
DimensionsApproximately 5 × 5 × 2 inches (W × H × D)Approximately 155 × 198 × 300mm
WeightApproximately 1.2 lb (0.54 kg)Approximately 3.5kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Battery—4900mAh / 7.2V

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
BluetoothBluetooth wireless; NFC touch-to-pairBluetooth 5.3
App SupportBose Connect appsoundcore app: EQ, lights, battery status, volume, automatic power-off settings and firmware updates
Bluetooth Range—Up to 100m
Wi-Fi—No Wi-Fi connection specified
Wired Inputs—3.5mm AUX input; playback controlled on connected device
HDMI—No HDMI input
USB—USB-A MP3 playback and charging output: 5V 2.1A; USB-C charging input
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

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Voice AssistantAccess to paired phone’s Siri or Google voice assistant—
Special FeaturesSpeakerphone; voice prompts; NFC pairingFloating design helps avoid sinking after accidental water entry; not intended for listening while floating; two mobile devices paired, one audio source at a time
Lightshow—Light Show 2.0; three lighting elements; seven selectable modes; can be switched off
Party Features—BassUp, integrated light show, TWS and PartyCast 2.0
Home Cinema Features—Bluetooth and AUX audio; no HDMI

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
DriversDual-opposing passive radiators1 × 60W woofer; 2 × 10W tweeters
Audio FeaturesBuilt-in microphone for hands-free calls; NFC pairingBassUp; dual passive radiators; Light Show 2.0
Speaker Configuration—One woofer and two tweeters; dual passive radiators
Total Power Output—80W
Sound Modes / EQ—soundcore app EQ including Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance, Custom and BassUp

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Power SourceRechargeable lithium-ion battery; USB chargingRechargeable battery; USB-C charging input 5V 3A
Battery LifeUp to 8 hoursUp to 18 hours
Charging PortUSB chargingUSB-C
Charging Time—Approximately 5.5 hours

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4IPX7; freshwater immersion up to 1 m for 30 minutes
MaterialsSilicone exterior—
Controls—Power, Bluetooth, PartyCast, volume, playback, Light mode and BassUp
Placement / Mounting—Portable placement; integrated carrying handle

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Color IISoundcore Rave Neo 2 80W
Speaker / SoundbarBose Sound Link Color IIRave Neo 2 speaker
Subwoofer—No separate subwoofer
Power Cable—USB-C to USB-C cable; mains charger separate
Documentation—Quick-start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Bose SoundLink Color II is the lighter option to carry; Soundcore Rave Neo 2 80W trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and IPX7 water and dust resistance.

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In-stock alternatives

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