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JBL PULSE4 vs Soundcore Boom 2 Pro

What PULSE4 does better (0) and where Boom 2 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE4
JBL · 2020PULSE4
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
Soundcore Boom 2 Pro
Soundcore · 2020Boom 2 Pro
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
6.7Build & features9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE4Boom 2 Pro
96 × 20796302 × 167.3115.4
PULSE4Boom 2 ProDifference
Height207 mm167.3 mm+39.7 mm
Width96 mm302 mm−206 mm
Depth96 mm115.4 mm−19.4 mm

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

Why is PULSE4 better than Boom 2 Pro?

PULSE4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Boom 2 Pro better than PULSE4?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 20 h+67%
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.3+26%
  3. StereoNo · PULSE4: Yes
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  5. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 45 Hz+56%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE4JBL PULSE4≈ $210
Sound
Output power20 W—
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Subwoofer—Built-in
Lowest frequency70 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h20 h
Charging time—4 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.3
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—1,540 g
Width96 mm302 mm
Height207 mm167 mm
Depth96 mm115 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Floats—Yes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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