Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

The Soundcore is clearly designed for party use - visually it is reminiscent of classic boomboxes. The housing is quite large, but comes with a carrying strap and offers a dynamic, beat-synchronised lighting system that can be switched on or off as required. Inside, two 50-watt woofers and two 20-watt tweeters provide powerful stereo sound that can be customised via an app...

When tested, the Anker soundcore Boom 2 Plus impressed with its compactness, which is not at the expense of performance. Even if the sound does not fulfil the highest demands, it is still acceptable for the price range. As a gimmick, there is also a party light on top. You won't find a similarly powerful Bluetooth speaker at this price.

The conclusion in favour of the soundcore Boom 2 Plus is pretty clear. The new, larger version offers that little bit more than the already impressive Boom 2 in every respect: more size, more weight, more RGB bling bling, but also significantly more power, volume and a richer sound...