Anker Soundcode Flare 2 vs JBL Boombox 2 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 and the JBL Boombox 2 and take a closer look at the differences. The speaker Soundcode Flare 2 of Anker is from the year 2019. Thus, the device is older than the JBL Boombox 2 with the year of publication 2020.
Size and weight
The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.
- Anker Soundcode Flare 2: 8.9 cm x 16 cm x 8.9 cm
- JBL Boombox 2: 20.1 cm x 48.5 cm x 25.7 cm
Battery
The battery life is shorter with the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 with up to 12,0 hours than with the JBL Boombox 2. There the battery life is up to 24,0 hours. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. In comparison the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 with 3,5 hours has a shorter loading time than the JBL Boombox 2 with 6,5 hours.
Waterproof
Both speakers are waterproof. Both the JBL Boombox 2 and the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 are certified with IPX7.
Bluetooth
The built-in Bluetooth differs in the versions. The Anker Soundcode Flare 2 has Bluetooth version 5.0 installed. At the JBL Boombox 2 the newer version 5.1 is integrated. A newer Bluetooth version offers a better stability in the connection. Thus also a higher comfort in the application is given.
Powerbank
The JBL Boombox 2 can be used as powerbank. With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.
Leistung
The performance is the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 at 20 Watt. The JBL Boombox 2 has a power of 2x40 + 2x40 Watt.
Lichteffekte
In the comparison of the two speakers only the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 has light effects. This has no advantage for the sound. The light effects only have an effect on the appearance. With the Anker Soundcode Flare 2 the effects are colored.
