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8bitdo Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition vs Soundcore Boom Go 3i

What Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition does better (1) and where Boom Go 3i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

8bitdo Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Soundcore Boom Go 3i
Soundcore · 2026Boom Go 3i
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
7.6Battery7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Retro Cube 2 Speaker N EditionBoom Go 3i
87.8 × 88.387.8102 × 10646
Retro Cube 2 Speaker N EditionBoom Go 3iDifference
Height88.3 mm106 mm−17.7 mm
Width87.8 mm102 mm−14.2 mm
Depth87.8 mm46 mm+41.8 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition better than Boom Go 3i?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 24 h+25%

Why is Boom Go 3i better than Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition?

  1. Output power10 W vs 15 W+50%
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power10 W15 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency120 Hz—
Highest frequency15,000 Hz—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h24 h
Battery capacity2,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Charging time3.5 h—
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight450 g—
Width88 mm102 mm
Height88 mm106 mm
Depth88 mm46 mm
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursGreyMidnight Black, Beige, Blue, Rose Gold
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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