Soundcore Rave Neo 2 vs JLab Pop Party Bluetooth Speaker

The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the party speaker; the JLab Pop Party is the pocket speaker. The Rave Neo 2 wins on loudness, bass depth, battery and water protection, and owners consistently praise how hard it hits outdoors. The Pop Party wins on size and weight at 246.5 g, with a detachable loop handle and Bluetooth 5.3, but 5W and 5 hours with lights on limit it to small, close-range listening. Buy the Rave Neo 2 for a crowd; buy the Pop Party for a backpack.

• Choose the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 if you need real volume for a backyard, tailgate or pool party, want bass you can feel, and can carry a larger speaker.
• Choose the JLab Pop Party if you want something that clips to a bag, weighs almost nothing, and plays quietly for one or two people.