EPEI
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Category benchmark report
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Anker
- Award ID
- EPEI-BVA-2026-000022
- Methodology
- 2026.07-2
- Benchmark
- [email protected]
- Decision date
- 2026-07-25
- Overall score
- 81.0 / 100
- Award status
- Valid
Editorial award
Assessed on our own initiative
The manufacturer was not involved in this assessment, was not contacted about it, and paid nothing for it. The European Product Evaluation Institute selected this product itself and assessed it against the published category benchmark using publicly documented evidence only.
Product identity
- Manufacturer
- Anker
- Product
- Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
- Model
- —
- Identity state
- Confirmed
- Region focus
- EU
- Category
- Bluetooth Speakers
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Benchmark placement
BenchmarkBluetooth Speakers (portable, battery-powered — mini speakers to party boxes)
[email protected]Price classUpper mid-range€150–€300
Verified European price
Reference price€199.99Documented price sources
| Source | Price | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn.de | €207.66 | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| soundcore.com (EU-DE Hersteller-Shop) | €199.99 | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
Knock-out gates
- European price verified199.99 EURPassed
- Product identity confirmedAnker Soundcore Boom 2 PlusPassed
- No active safety recallPassed
- CE marking and radio equipment compliance (RED 2014/53/EU, Bluetooth)Assumed and disclosed (EU distribution; no contrary evidence)Passed
Feature-to-evidence matching
Mandatory features
1| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking and radio equipment compliance (RED 2014/53/EU, Bluetooth) | Assumed and disclosedT4 | Assumed as met: the product is verifiably sold through EU channels, for which the declaration of conformity is a legal precondition. No contrary evidence found. This assumption is fixed in the benchmark, not decided case by case. | — |
Expected in this price class
4| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life of at least approx. 20 hours per manufacturer spec (datasheet) | VerifiedT2 | With up to 20 hours of battery life — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Water protection of at least approx. IPX6 (IP67 common in this class) | VerifiedT2 | IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| App with customizable equalizer and firmware updates via the app | VerifiedT3 | You can select from four preset EQ options or create your own with the full 10-band custom EQ. Of course, you'll also need the app to download any firmware updates. — https://www.soundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847/ [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Multi-speaker grouping beyond 2 devices (Auracast or proprietary system) | VerifiedT2 | PartyCast 2.0: Link over 100 speakers using PartyCast 2.0 for a seamless, room-filling sound experience — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
Above-class bonus features
12| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment clearly above class expectation (e.g. app with EQ in budget, power bank below premium, lights/mic input below party-box class) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +4 |
| User-replaceable battery available as a spare part in EU retail (e.g. JBL Battery 400/600, Soundboks) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +5 |
| Further spare parts available through EU channels or a repair guide published (e.g. grille, driver, charging port in the manufacturer shop; freely accessible guide) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Hi-res codec beyond SBC/AAC (LDAC or aptX HD/Adaptive) | Not fulfilledT3 | The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus connects to your device wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.3 and supports both SBC and AAC codecs. — https://www.soundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847/ [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Auracast support for cross-brand speaker groups | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Multipoint: two source devices connected simultaneously | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +2 |
| App features (e.g. equalizer or grouping) run locally over Bluetooth and are usable without account registration — evidenced by app store description, manual or independent reviews | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +2 |
| Endurance battery: runtime above approx. 40 hours (manufacturer spec) | Not fulfilledT2 | Playtime: 20H — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Quick charge: approx. 10 min of charging for several hours of playback | Not fulfilledT2 | Get a full charge in just 3 hours — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 3 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +2 |
| Floats on the water surface (pool/lake) | VerifiedT2 | IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +2 |
| Built-in microphone for speakerphone/calls | VerifiedT3 | Yes, you can take phone calls while connected to the Boom 2 Plus, thanks to its built-in microphone. — https://www.soundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847/ [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +2 |
| Verifiable output figures in the datasheet: continuous power (RMS) and/or maximum sound pressure in dB instead of peak/PMPO marketing only | VerifiedT3 | BassUP mode will boost the subwoofer's output from 35W to 50W each, while the two 1-inch tweeters also increase their power from 15W to 20W for a total of 140 watts. — https://www.soundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847/ | +2 |
Negative characteristics
5| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account registration mandatory: initial setup, pairing or playback only work after signing in to a manufacturer account (documented in the manual, app store description or reviews) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Charging only via micro-USB or a proprietary low-voltage plug/dock instead of USB-C, evidenced by datasheet or product photos (does not apply to party boxes with built-in AC power supply) | Not fulfilledT2 | Charging Port: USB-C (30W Fast Charging) — https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | -4 |
| Misleading wattage claims documented (peak/PMPO figures far above real continuous output) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Battery life repeatedly documented far below the manufacturer claim in tests/reviews | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Repeatedly documented Bluetooth dropouts or firmware defects | Not fulfilledT3 | Das Koppeln per Bluetooth mit meinem iPhone geht schnell und ohne Probleme, das klappt mittlerweile wirklich gut — https://kopfbox.de/testberichte/soundcore-boom-2-plus-testbericht/ | -3 |
Warranty
—months
No usable evidence recorded
Deterministic score derivation
| Calculation line | Change | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Base score (all class expectations met) | +70 | 70.0 |
| Bonus feature: Floats on the water surface (pool/lake) | +2 | — |
| Bonus feature: Built-in microphone for speakerphone/calls | +2 | — |
| Bonus feature: Verifiable output figures in the datasheet: continuous power (RMS) and/or maximum sound pressure in dB instead of peak/PMPO marketing only | +2 | — |
| Bonus features subtotal | +6 | 76.0 |
| Warranty (unknown → EU baseline 24 months) | +0 | 76.0 |
| Price position in class ‘Upper mid-range’ | +5 | 81.0 |
| Total (clamped 0–100) | = | 81.0 |
Data gaps and limitations
- Warranty terms
Additional evidence register
| Type | Source and excerpt | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Boom 2 Plus Outdoor Bass Bluetooth Speaker – €199.99 – Buy Now | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker With up to 20 hours of battery life | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Get the full stereo experience with separated channels when you pair two speakers via TWS | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker With up to 20 hours of battery life | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Get the full stereo experience with separated channels when you pair two speakers via TWS. PartyCast 2.0: Link over 100 speakers using PartyCast 2.0 | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker With up to 20 hours of battery life | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker PartyCast 2.0: Link over 100 speakers using PartyCast 2.0 for a seamless, room-filling sound experience | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker With up to 20 hours of battery life | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker keep your devices powered up on the go with the built-in 10W power bank | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker AUX-IN: Connect a wide range of devices via AUX | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker With up to 20 hours of battery life | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Portable Strap and Handle: Dual carrying options let you fill your entire adventure with music | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable: Take your tunes poolside with no worries | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Output: 140W (100W Standard) | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Playtime: 20H | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Get a full charge in just 3 hours | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker IPX7 Waterproof and Floatable | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu-de/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Charging Port: USB-C (30W Fast Charging) | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Retailer source | https://www.saturn.de/de/product/_anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-lautspre… ANKER Soundcore Boom 2 Plus - Lautsprecher - tragbar, Blau – 207,66 € (UVP 238,99 €) – In den Warenkorb – Lieferung ab 31.07.2026 | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 / AUX-IN | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker BassUp™ 2.0 boosts volume to 140W | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker Weight 8.38 lb | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/eu/boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speak… | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
| Retailer source | https://www.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speak… Bluetooth Version 6, Aux in ✔️, Charge Out ✔️ | 2026-07-25 | T3 |
Final decisionEPEI-BVA-2026-000022
Deterministic outcome
Award threshold met
European Best Value Award81.0/ 100
81
70Award threshold
0100