The Soundcore Boom 2, a floatable Bluetooth speaker from Anker, is currently priced at $89.99 on Amazon, a $40 drop from its usual $129.99. The speaker carries an IPX7 water resistance rating, meaning it can handle splashes, rain and even short-term submersion without being damaged, which makes it a fairly low-maintenance pick for pool days, beach trips or anywhere else water is a constant risk for electronics.
A Speaker Designed to Float and Bounce Back
The floating design is the standout feature here. If the Soundcore Boom 2 gets knocked off a ledge or slips into a pool, it does not sink, it bobs back to the surface on its own. Bluetooth signals cannot pass through water, so the music playing on the speaker will cut out for as long as it stays submerged, but that is a temporary inconvenience rather than a real problem. Once the speaker resurfaces, playback resumes and the bigger practical benefit holds up: the speaker itself survives the dunking without any lasting issues, which is the main risk most portable speakers face around water.
Loud Output Backed by a Dedicated Bass Boost
On sound, the Soundcore Boom 2 is rated to deliver up to 80 watts through a setup that includes two tweeters and a dedicated woofer, output that is enough to fill a large indoor room or carry clearly across an outdoor space like a yard or open stretch of beach. It also comes with a BassUp feature built specifically to boost low-end output; turning that feature off makes the sound noticeably thinner and less powerful, so most owners will want to keep it switched on for a fuller, heavier bass response. Two Soundcore Boom 2 units can also be linked together for stereo sound, though that pairing works strictly over Bluetooth since the speaker has no wifi support built in.
Music-Synced Lights Come at a Battery Cost
The speaker also includes a built-in light system that syncs to whatever is playing, adding some atmosphere for nighttime use around a pool or campsite. Running those lights does drain the battery faster, though. Anker rates battery life at up to 24 hours, but that figure assumes moderate volume with both the lights and the BassUp feature turned off. In everyday use, especially at higher volumes with the lights and bass boost switched on, actual battery life will run shorter than that rated figure. Recharging takes about five and a half hours over USB-C, a stretch that fits better into an overnight charge than a quick top-up before heading out the door.
Built Tough Rather Than Refined
The Soundcore Boom 2's overall design leans toward ruggedness rather than sound refinement. Even though it gets loud, it does not match the balance that speakers like the JBL Flip 6 or the Sony SRS-XB23 offer, particularly in the mid and high frequencies. The companion app helps close some of that gap by letting users adjust the EQ settings and control the lighting, giving some flexibility to shape the sound to personal taste. Even with that flexibility, this is not a speaker meant for detailed, critical listening or for buyers who prioritize audio precision above everything else. It is better suited to people who simply want a speaker that can handle unpredictable, wet environments, play loud without much fuss, and keep running through a full day of use.
