Soundcore 2 vs Select 4 Go compared
Compare Soundcore 2 and Select 4 Go by stated playback, output, water protection, and portable design.
Information checked August 5, 2026
Quick verdicts
Longer stated playback
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Soundcore 2 states 24 hours of playback, four hours more than the 20 hours listed for Select 4 Go.
Use around water
Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker
Select 4 Go pairs an IP67 rating with a floating enclosure and carry loop, giving it the clearer sourced design for showers, pools, and boats.
Side-by-side comparison
| Product | Good fit for | Stated playback | Stated output | Protection | Portable design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Longer playback and stereo output | 24 hours | 12W stereo | IPX7 waterproof | Tabletop portable speaker |
| Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker | Showers, pools, and easy carrying | 20 hours | 5W mono | IP67 waterproof and dustproof; floats | Built-in loop and included strap |
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Good fit for
- Longer playback and stereo output
- Stated playback
- 24 hours
- Stated output
- 12W stereo
- Protection
- IPX7 waterproof
- Portable design
- Tabletop portable speaker
Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker
- Good fit for
- Showers, pools, and easy carrying
- Stated playback
- 20 hours
- Stated output
- 5W mono
- Protection
- IP67 waterproof and dustproof; floats
- Portable design
- Built-in loop and included strap
Products in this comparison
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Good fit for: Longer playback and stereo output
Soundcore 2 lists 24 hours of playback, 12W stereo output, and IPX7 water protection in a conventional portable enclosure.
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Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Speaker
Good fit for: Showers, pools, and easy carrying
Select 4 Go lists 20 hours of playback and 5W output. Its IP67 enclosure floats and includes a built-in carry loop.
Read product detailsHow we compared them
We checked the current product listings for both Soundcore speakers and compared four details supplied for each model: stated playback time, audio output, water and dust protection, and carry design. GadgetWunder has not listened to either speaker or tested its waterproofing. Marketplace ratings and commission rates were not used to choose the use-case winners.
What we left out
- Other Soundcore portable speakers Larger Boom, Motion, and Glow models address different output and size needs, so they are outside this direct compact-speaker comparison.