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Altec Lansing HydraBlast vs Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

What HydraBlast does better (0) and where Boom 2 Plus wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Altec Lansing HydraBlast
Altec Lansing · 2025HydraBlast
0 advantages≈ $160
vs
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Soundcore · 2024Boom 2 Plus
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $170
Higher score
6.6Battery7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

HydraBlastBoom 2 Plus
203.2 × 88.988.9442 × 228151
HydraBlastBoom 2 PlusDifference
Height88.9 mm228 mm−139.1 mm
Width203.2 mm442 mm−238.8 mm
Depth88.9 mm151 mm−62.1 mm

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

Why is HydraBlast better than Boom 2 Plus?

HydraBlast has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Boom 2 Plus better than HydraBlast?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—140 W
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h20 h
Charging time4 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Width203 mm442 mm
Height89 mm228 mm
Depth89 mm151 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Floats—Yes
ColoursBlackPhantom Black, Adventure Green, Explorer Blue
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effectsYesYes
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