first price drop on this brand new release speaker (released May 2024). $299 price for this makes it closer in price to the Stormbox Blast which is usually $255-$259 on sale.
drop in price seems to have happened right after Prime day ended. https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0CZ7DY692
similar speaker to the Stormbox Blast, except this speaker charges via USB-C (OTG from a Powerbank etc) and Soundcore should be better quality overall. from watching videos the only thing that seems to be a downside is the sound is not great out of the box and a bit muffled, so it needs some tweaking of Soundcore App EQ like most other Soundcore speakers.
oh and one more important point other than USB-C charging is it weighs only 3.8kg compared to the usual 6 to 7kg of Stormbox and JBL Boombox 3. this is apparently due to neodynium magnets used in the speakers which are more powerful so smaller and lighter.
this light weight should also be considered as part of the value since for it's size it will be much easier to carry around.
also I recently learned you should not play USB-C charging speakers while they are charging it will cause damage the battery.
Specifications
Charge Input : 5V⎓3A, 9V⎓3A, 15V⎓2A, 20V⎓1.5A (30 watts)
Charge Output : 5V⎓2A (10 watts)
Battery Capacity : 7500mAh/7.3V
Audio Output Power : 100W, Up to 140W
Speaker Driver Woofer: 4.5 inch x 2, 50W
Speaker Driver Tweeter: 0.75 inch x 2, 20W
Frequency Response : 40Hz-20kHz
Charging Time : 3 hours (with 30W input)
Play Time (varies by volume level and music content) : 20 hours
Waterproof Level : IPX7
Bluetooth Version : Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range 100m
App : Soundcore App
Supports TWS stereo and "Partycast" to pair two together.
What's in the box?
soundcore Boom 2 Plus Speaker (instruction manual shows strap included)
60 cm USB-C to C Cable
Quick Start Guide
Note: Wall charger not included.
Shoutout to all the lurkers who got the Partybox 310 when it dropped to $360ish!