Description
Model Number: A3102
Soundcore
The Bluetooth Speaker with Superior Sound and Playtime
Superior Sound Quality
Wherever life takes you, experience your music with powerful stereo sound and crisp, tight bass. Boasting less than 1% total harmonic distortion, SoundCore sounds great even at the highest volumes.
Incredible Battery Life
Anker’s industry-leading power management technology keeps your tunes playing for up to 24 hours on a single charge—that’s over a week’s worth of playtime (based on average usage).
IPX5-Rated Protection
Soundcore is defended against water and other liquids thanks to its IPX5-rated build.
Uncompromised Portability
To keep SoundCore small but also sounding great, we’ve designed it using a unique spiral bass port design. The result is a clean bass sound you can easily pick up and put in your bag.
Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity
Unlike most other speakers, SoundCore uses the very latest Bluetooth technology to maximize device compatibility and pairing speed.
From the brand
From the manufacturer
Anker Soundcore
Anker Soundcore combines superior sound with precision design and our power management technology to create speakers which put your music first.
Soundcore
Soundcore delivers astonishing sound from a lightweight, portable speaker with incredible build quality.
Boasting an impressive 24-hour battery life to play your soundtrack all day long, Soundcore takes you on an unforgettable journey. Music is no longer lost in the background, it becomes the core of your adventure.
- Astonishing Sound
- 24-Hour Playtime
- IPX5 Waterproof
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Drop-Proof
- Lightweight Design
- Built-In Mic
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Waterproof CasingIPX5-rated protection defends Soundcore against spilled drinks, rain, and other liquids. |
Astonishing SoundDual full-range drivers, a patented bass port, and a fine-tuned Digital Signal Processor present music with rousing highs and deep lows. Even at high volumes, there’s less harmonic distortion resulting in remarkable clarity. |
24 Hour Battery LifeSoundcore synergizes Anker’s power management technology and a high-efficiency battery for up to 24 hours of sublime audio. |
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Connect with AlexaSoundcore connects with Alexa-enabled devices. |
Rock-Solid ConnectionBluetooth 5.0 ensures your devices maintain a strong, stable connection up to 66 ft away for skip-free music. |
Instant SetupUse with phones, tablets and almost any other Bluetooth-enabled device. Soundcore reconnects to the last device used for instant music playback. |
Kristi W. –
3 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers TestedWe were looking for a relatively inexpensive portable wireless Bluetooth speaker to replace a fun –looking Big Lots “boom box” style speaker that lasted for about a year. Our primary use is for streaming music or internet radio services such as Pandora and Spotify, and listening by the pool and while having dinner.My wife and I decided to take a listen to 3 highly reviewed speakers that received mostly positive reviews on Amazon. Here are the 3 speakers tested:1. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 (Cost: $27.99)2. Anker SoundCore (Cost: $35.99)3. JBL Flip 3 Splashproof ($81.30)We were really hoping that the less expensive speakers would have been close in sound quality to the JBL Flip 3 Splashproof. Sadly,that just wasn’t the case. Upon the very first look, when opening up the box, you get a sense that Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 is a very no-frills, inexpensive speaker. The packaging, the speaker, the extremely short, tiny USB charging cable. Visually speaking, this speaker screamed no-frills.Conversely, the Anker SoundCore gave the impression that you were opening up a well-constructed, tiny speaker. It was packaged nicely, easy instructions, it felt a lot more substantial than the Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3. Aditionally, the USB charging cable looked like your average size charging cable for your portable devices.Last, was the JBL Flip 3 Splashproof. At $81.30, it was a lot more money than we were hoping to spend on a portable pool speaker. It was plain to see that this speaker just looked “ more expensive” than the other two models. Great packaging, a super long and thick USB charging cable that came in an eye-catching orange colored jacket. The speaker itself looked awesome too with its compact cylinder shape.Enough about the appearance… a speaker is all about ease of use and more importantly — how it sounds. How did all 3 sound and how easy were they to use?On all 3 speakers in our test, we used 3 separate Samsung Galaxy 7s phones. We played the same identical songs on each speaker and set the volume identical on all 3 phones. Here were our results-1. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3. Unfortunately, this speaker was the least inspiring of the three speakers. The sound was clear. However, it sounded tiny, none to very little bass. It projected a rather flat sound with the various music we played through it. It was though extremely easy to use, and the Bluetooth worked flawlessly. I would generously give it 3 Stars. On sound alone, I’d say it’s more 2 Stars.2. Anker SoundCore – This speaker was hands-down better than the Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3 for just a few dollars more. Lots of great features – all of which worked perfectly. The only downside of the Anker SoundCore was that it lacked bass. The sound coming out of the Anker SoundCore is very balanced and fairly loud for such a small speaker. I would lean more towards the 4 Star mark on the Anker SoundCore simply for delivering a very nice, balanced sound quality, and is capable of filling a small room.3. JBL Flip 3 Splashproof – At $81.30, we were really hoping that this wouldn’t be a situation where “you get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, it was in the end. Regardless of the song, or the type of music we played through it, it was far superior to the other two speakers. It worked flawlessly and the sound/projection of sound coming out blew away the other speakers. The Flip 3 Splashproof produced a rich, full sound that was extremely clear and thumped just the right amount of bass. It easily fills space with great clarity.All-in-all, the JBL Flip 3 Splashproof blew away this competition. 5 Stars. If you’re on a tight budget, you can’t go wrong with the Anker SoundCore. If you can swing the extra bucks for the JBL Flip 3 Splashproof – go for it! It sounds amazing!Update: Even though the JBL Flip 3 Splashproof sounds very good, the Bluetooth range is awful. As long as your phone is within a very short distance of this speaker you will be happy. The Bluetooth range on the Anker is WAY better than the JBL.
Kai Hardzog –
USPS LLV Comparison: OontZ Angle 3 Plus vs Anker SoundCoreFirst off, I am not an audiophile. This is a review from a simple person who wanted music at work.I am a Rural Carrier for the United Stated Postal Service. I deliver mail in an LLV truck and these vehicles are basically mobile tin cans. Every panel rattles, making for quite an unpleasant environment, audio wise. I tried playing music directly off my phone, but alas my speakerphone is only so loud and is constantly drowned out by the LLV.So, I researched Bluetooth speakers and, based on the reviews and popularity, recently purchased two:-
Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speaker with 24-Hour Playtime, 66-Foot Bluetooth Range & Built-in Mic, Dual-Driver Portable Wireless Speaker with Low Harmonic Distortion and Superior Sound – Black
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OontZ Angle 3 PLUS Splashproof Bluetooth Speaker – Designed & Engineered by Cambridge SoundWorks for Richer Bass, HD Sound, and 30-Hour Playtime, 10W+ Power, Water Resistant, Portable Wireless Speaker
The Anker SoundCore is being returned while I am keeping the OontZ Angle 3 Plus and here is why.I tested both speakers in my home at first. My very first impression, out of the box:OontZ Angle 3 Plus – was nice to touch and just felt solid and very well built.Anker SoundCore – just felt like a simple lightweight brick. It really didn’t give the impression of longevity or durability.The set-up guides were quite different from each other.OontZ Angle 3 Plus – Extremely easy to read, follow and understand (remember, I am not a music nut lol. This was my first time ever using a Bluetooth speaker and was in completely uncharted territory.) It was all in English, and only English and the diagrams were detailed and made the entire set-up process seamless and carefree.Anker SoundCore – This guide was very hard to follow. It is printed in darn near every language, in tiny print and the diagrams were quite small as well. I ultimately did get the speaker paired with my phone and figured out what buttons did what, but it took nearly 15 minutes to do so.Bluetooth PairingWith both speakers and my phone lined up on a table (well within the proximity specified in each set-up guide), both speakers paired, however:OontZ Angle 3 Plus – MUCH faster in pairing (mere seconds!).Anker SoundCore – took nearly two minutes to complete the pairing process.Pause/Play ButtonSince I dismount to deliver packages to a customer’s door routinely on my route, I really need to have a simply way to pause my music. I really like how both speakers offer this function on directly on the units, saving me from having to handle my phone.OontZ Angle 3 Plus – I barely press the Play/Pause button and the speaker immediately reacts. There is NO hesitation.Anker SoundCore – I press the Play/Pause button and there is a delay of about 5 seconds.. just long enough to make me think I didn’t press hard enough and reach to do it again only for the speaker to finally react.Volume/Overall Playback QualityOontZ Angle 3 Plus – Wow. Just wow. It is truly unbelievable to hear such full sound, and bass(!), coming from such a small unit. I found myself perfectly pleased with the output without ever reaching max volume on the speaker itself. So I am looking forward to how well it will work in my LLV during my first road test. As for now, I am thoroughly impressed!Anker SoundCore – I maxed out the volume on my phone and the speaker and was just not impressed. If I could guess, I’d say the max output this speaker achieved was only about 25% more than my speakerphone alone (while the OontZ Angle 3 Plus blew it out of the water with close to double, if not more, output than my speakerphone alone).I also noted some kind of distortion or interference type background sound with the Anker SoundCore at mid volume and above.Speakerphone/MicI was able to answer an incoming phone call on both units as described in each set-up guide. The quality of in-call sound on each speaker differed:OontZ Angle 3 Plus – My husband’s (the caller) voice was crisp and clear, as if he was sitting talking right next to me. There was no distortion or feedback out of the speaker. Husband reported nothing but a clear voice on his phone.Anker SoundCore – Husband’s voice was clear, but echoed horribly. No matter what volume level I used. There was no distortion (I was expecting this given the distortion with the music playback) bu the continuous echoing is a major issue for me. Husband reported a slight “faded” type of echo on his phone.Road Test (in my LLV)OontZ Angle 3 Plus – The sound is amazing in the truck! Thinking I would need it, I maxed the volume on both the speaker and my phone then pressed play on my music. Well, I certainly don’t need max volume. I reduced the volume on both the speaker and my phone and found a very happy medium output. This speaker performs perfectly in the loud, rattling setting of a USPS LLV.. even while bouncing down rural dirt two tracks and washboard gravel roads. I am extremely pleased with this tiny speaker.Anker Soundcore – Even with maxed volume settings, I could not get this speaker to perform anywhere near as well as the OontZ Angle 3 Plus. It had volume and was loud enough to hear over the vehicle’s own noise, however the distortion/interference mentioned earlier was still present and in the truck during the road test it had what I would describe as an echoing effect on the music, specifically the singers’ voices. It just wasn’t clear. (I hope that makes sense.)Battery Life/Listen While ChargingOontZ Angle 3 Plus – So far, the battery life is impressive. After receiving it, I charged it overnight (as recommended). I then had it connected to my phone for about an hour of home testing. Turned it off and I next used it at work on a Saturday.. had it powered on and connected to my phone and actively playing music for about 5.5 hours. I then used it again on Monday (much longer and busier days in the USPS, FYI).. had it on, connected and active continuously for nearly 9 hours. I have yet to see the low battery light come on. I plan to see just how many days of work I can get out of a single charge.Anker Soundcore – I have no information for this section on this speaker since I am returning it.Exterior/CleaningAt first, I had the OontZ Angle 3 Plus setting on the dashboard of the LLV. This didn’t last more than two stops. Despite having the four rubber “feet”, the speaker still slid around causing more of a distraction than I would like. I ended up setting it on top of my personal bag, in a bin by my feet with the speaker facing up. This move really helped my piece of mind, knowing it will not go anywhere. This speaker has a soft rubber exterior. It is quite nice and feels luxurious, however… this exterior attracts all dust particles within 50 feet! USPS LLVs are *not* known for being the cleanest and even though I moved the speaker from the dust-ridden dashboard to a bin, it was still slathered with dust and dirt by the end of my route. I figured it was a fair trade, sacrificing the appearance for the gain of having decent music. But.. I got home and went to clean it. I will tell you, my expectations of this working were very low. I didn’t think the dust would come off that supple rubber. But with a wet paper towel and a few slow wipes, it did. So, it can be cleaned up!CaseI did purchase the case for this speaker (
[Official] OontZ Angle 3 Plus Bluetooth Portable Speaker Carry Case, Neoprene with Aluminum Carabiner, reinforced zipper, by Cambridge SoundWorks [NOT FOR OontZ Angle 3
]). I was mainly wanting a safe way to transport and store the speaker, but after reading the other reviews I was hoping I would be able to keep it clean in the case and still enjoy my music on my route. I received the case and used it yesterday. The case is extremely nice and I appreciate the interior mesh pocket. I have no need for it now, but I’m sure it will come in handy if I ever take this speaker on vacation and need to take the charging cables along. As for playback while in the case? Yeah, it was terribly muffled. It didn’t work for me as it apparently has for others. Yet, the case itself is exactly what I was wanting for taking it to and from work. It is not as thickly padded as I would have expected, however it does protect the speaker.Overall, for my specific purpose and intended use for a Bluetooth speaker, the Anker SoundCore simply won’t cut it. However, it is still a nice speaker and will perhaps fit your needs perfectly. After all, most people don’t drive LLVs and have the same high demands that go along with that. For me, the OontZ Angle 3 Plus is what I’ll be bopping down the road to, mailbox to mailbox.Happy hunting! Hope this review helps you out!
Non Paid Reviewer –
Stupid micro-usb charger port without a cover…Basically this is a great speaker, no cover for the aux & charger, plus the charger port being micro-usb, lastly there is no carry strap, these are the flaws. It’s a lightweight, super loud, clear as can be, has decent bass, and it’s the cheapest, a lot of pros going for it. I need a beach speaker, I fear this would fail me. The SoundCore 2 makes some improvements but the weight jumps up and it still has micro-usb port at $40 so I’d just use the Tribit MaxSound Plus at $50 if weight wasn’t a factor. Eduplink M6 was a great advertisement Amazon randomly sent me because I will be keeping that no name brand over the 2 I originally thought would be my beach speaker.If the beach wasn’t my prime use for this speaker and say camping was, I may keep this speaker, it’s the cheapest of all 4 I bought. It’s not the loudest, but it’s definitely loud enough, the sound clarity is phenomenal, bass is just decent. If heavy bass is your absolute must have, grab the Tribit MaxSound Plus and call it a day. I really wanted this to be my speaker because the 2nd most popular review took the cover off and spray painted it, I so wanted that look. But having to put tape over the ports everyday isn’t going to happen my friend. I want something that will be reliable in the sand. You may say sit it on the towel, but alas I have 2 kids, you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think this thing will be kicked into the sand.I compared Tribit XSound Go ($31) vs Tribit MaxSound Plus ($50) vs Eduplink M6 ($31), Anker SoundCore ($28). All 4 had a deal, both Tribits & Anker had a coupon and the M6 was on a lightning deal.The M6 punches far above it’s weight class. After watch numerous YouTube videos on the MaxSound Plus I thought for sure it would be perfect, Anker is also mentioned a lot of times understandably so, it’s a fantastic speaker.MaxSound Plus is far superior to the XSound Go, now the MaxSound Plus is almost twice the price. But it feels only slightly heavier than the Go, and only slightly larger. If you need the speaker to be smaller I’d recommend looking into the very small options out there. The bass boost and audiobook options on the MaxSound Plus make the sound quality shine compared to the XSound Go.Eduplink M6 is a 360° speaker so comparing to Tribits Stormbox ($100+) would be better but the M6 is priced around XSound Go. The sound isn’t as clear as the Tribit MaxSound Plus. The bass also doesn’t compare to MaxSound Plus which has bass boost capabilities. The M6 is far lighter than either of the Tribit speakers by far, about the same weight as the Anker SoundCore. About half the weight of the MaxSound. But it is slightly bigger than the MaxSound, I think the Anker SoundCore would be about the same size as the Tribit XSound Go but I already returned it so only an estimate.-XSound Go was the smallest of these 3 speakers side by side, Anker very comparable in size.-MaxSound Plus is the loudest-MaxSound Plus has the most clarity-Anker sounds fantastic, it’s no MaxSound Plus, but it’s half the weight and smaller.-M6 will float, Anker also is supposed to float but not drivers up.-M6 is 360° so it sounds the same on every side-M6 has RGB lighting effects “party lights”-M6 arrived with a cosmetic defect-Anker does NOT have a cover for the charger port, only 1 with the old micro-USB cable-Tribit and Eduplink all have a cover for the charge port, USB-C-Tribit cover is easier to open, better design-All 4 have auxiliary port, all but Anker came with Aux cord.-All 4 say 20+ hours of battery life. It took me 3 days to drain the MaxSound Plus.I’m leaning towards keeping the Eduplink M6 because I need a beach speaker. The XSound Go doesn’t stand a chance in this race. Anker SoundCore would be a top contender IF it had a cover on the charger port. The real comparison is between M6 and MaxSound Plus.Both are plenty loud enough, MaxSound Plus has better clarity and much better bass. The M6 feels half the weight, the woven material on the M6 and silicone ends make me think it will do better keeping the sand out. The front of the MaxSound Plus has holes and if the speaker is knocked in the sand I fear it may get sand on the drivers. The M6 was almost half the price. The M6 feels like you could throw it and withstand damage better, pure speculation.If the Tribit MaxSound Plus speaker was lighter it would be my new beach speaker. I am keeping the M6 as I already have to carry a beach tent, towels, sand castle toys, & a toddler. The weight played the major deciding factor for me. Anker could have been a top contender but dropped the ball on the outdated charger port and no cover.Anker does have an upgraded version the SoundCore 2, WITH a charger and aux port cover, however still micro USB charger, also mentions a bass up feature however it’s currently $40 without a coupon. If it was USB-C I’d give it a chance.Anker Soundcore is the cheapest option of the 4 and the Anker Soundcore does sound better than the Eduplink M6 from the front. The Anker gets louder and has better clarity than the Eduplink. I fear the micro-usb charger failing especially having it on the beach sitting in the sand. I will keep the Eduplink M6, because the USB-C charger plus being a covered port so sand won’t play a factor.
Crystal Schoepf –
There is nothing better than sitting on the beach with a cold beer …Since this is the first real review I’m doing I’m not really sure where to start. I’ve been wanting a Bluetooth speaker for a while now. With a trip to the beach coming up I decided it was time to pull the trigger. There is nothing better than sitting on the beach with a cold beer and listening to good music. I am the type of person who likes good sound quality and that is going to be the number one thing I look for before I consider aesthetics or brand. There is an exception here – budget.When I first came across the Anker SoundCore on Amazon I was skeptical mostly because of the $35 price point. The next speaker I consider was the JBL Clip 2. The JBL did satisfy a requirement I had which was to be waterproof. However I decided that sacrificing this to save a little cash. Another deciding factor was the reviews that I read on Amazon. While one reviewer (krwhome) did a comparison of the JBL Flip 3 speaker to the Anker. Their initial observation was higher sound quality with the JBL (as I would expect). However after further testing they edited the review to state that the Bluetooth range on the SoundCore was superior. This is a bonus for me so I went with the Anker. Full disclosure – I have not been able to test this claim so I’m taking their word for it. I have been using it for several days without a recharge simply cutting it off when not in used. Very impressed with the battery life so far.Initial Thoughts:The packaging is very nice. Everything has its place and no space is wasted. There is just enough room for the speaker and charging cable with a small manual (who needs those things anyway?). The design of the speaker is very satisfying. I like how simple and sleek it is. The logo on the front is a really cool touch to me. It literally takes up a large portion of the front but still manages to not be overstated or obnoxious. If anything it really adds something to the look in my opinion. Some things I did not notice when shopping for the speaker are that it has a 3.5mm aux plug on the side as well as a microphone. For me this is a nice surprise since I wasn’t expecting it. I never really thought of using it for making calls or using the Google Assistant but that definitely makes it even more useful! The buttons on the top are responsive. I do like that they are the same color so it doesn’t take away from the sleek look but my initial impression was that this may make them harder to distinguish after a few beers. After handling the speaker it has a very dense sturdy feel. Overall my initial impression of the Anker SoundCore is very positive.Testing & Use:Right out of the box pairing with my Samsung S8 was very quick and simple. Right when it powered on the blue LED on the front was flashing. Almost immediately it showed up on the phone and paired right up. The LED is solid once paired. First thing I did was fired up Amazon Unlimited Music and listened to the new Imagine Dragons album in an effort to test the range and see how good the lows are. The highs sound great and overall sound quality is very good. The lows do leave a little to be desired in my opinion. Though I wouldn’t really hold it against the speaker due to its size and price point. The lows are At the time of this review I see a new model (Anker SoundCore 2) has been released and it advertises better base and 66ft Bluetooth range. The price is only a little higher at $45.99 it would be worth a try but I’m still very happy with the original SoundCore.The call quality was decent on both calls I made in testing. I don’t really have a baseline here but compared to the speakerphone on my S8 it is similar. Callers reported a little better microphone quality from the S8 as I would expect. However they had no complaints when talking through the SoundCore. Testing outdoors on the patio by the pool as well as on the beach was very impressive. The volume is plenty for several people to enjoy and adjusting is easy thanks to the large pronounced buttons on the top. One thing to keep in mind is the fact that it is not waterproof or water resistant. So if you’re taking this to the pool or beach as I am keep it safe!The battery life thus far has been fantastic. I’ve listened for several hours at a time and not had it go dead on me. They advertise 24 hour battery life. I have not put this to the test but have no reason to doubt it is obtainable at a reasonable volume. I don’t have a lot of negatives for the SoundCore. If the volume is up to maximum and you press the volume up button it has a very loud beep to let you know you’re as high as you can go. It is in my opinion an obnoxious beep but I understand it’s purpose and don’t see a point in docking points for that. The very first time I connected to the SoundCore I was testing the and went a couple rooms over to see how well it would pick up. Once I got 25 or 30 feet away it began to break up some but bear in mind this was through several walls as well. The thing that initially concerned me was that it did not reconnect once I came back into range. Instead the blue LED was back to flashing but when I selected the devices in my S8 Bluetooth menu it never would connect. Since then I have re-paired with the device and gotten out of range several times and it reconnected just like it should. I’ve tried several scenarios and been unable to reproduce the problem at all.To sum it all up I’m sitting here listening to some music with my lady writing this review and I am very happy with my purchase. If you’re budget-conscious and want a quality Bluetooth speaker you can’t go wrong with the Anker SoundCore.
Mickan –
The little speaker that could!!!!So, my computer speakers died in the middle of a very important webinar at my 2-day new job.It was time, they were way old but the timing was no good, so I needed something that could be overnighted with Prime.Started my research of the ones that were available for overnight delivery and that wouldn’t put me in the poorhouse.It was a pretty even heat between JBL, Oontz and this, the Anker.They all had good stuff to offer, but the Anker won because of battery life, reviews in tech magz, watts output and I just liked how it looked.About the size of a block of butter, bit longer only.When I took it out, it had weight to it, you could tell it had guts in there (I like the subwoofer).It’s stylish, the control buttons are just raised in the rubber material that encases the speaker, The “Anker” logo is embossed in the rubber on the back in big letters (snazzy font, too) and in gray on the black speaker grill itself.It’s just sharp to look at, feels good in the hand and you know it won’t slip and drop.And that’s just how it looks.Charging and pairing it was a breeze, blinking blue light when pairing, steady when done.Not an unfriendly red light, no a cool, blue that lets you know that it took care of business.The sound really blew me away though, first because of how loud it was and how good it sounded that loud!No distortions or evidence of it being on a high setting, fantastic bass and super sharp.Music sounds soooo good and speach is cristal clear.When did tech come this far…? How old am I really…??? This little thing sounds better than my stereo, I was thinking while giving the stereo a side look. Daaamn.The rest, the specs, that means nothing to me, it’s just numbers and words except for watts and subwoofer, I knew I wanted those to represent.And for $22 bucks, are you kidding me?I am a very happy customer, plus I like supporting small businesses, that was a bonus in itself.So, don’t worry about this one, it packs a punch, looks like a million bucks but in a cool, understated way.It’s badass. And $22. Merry Christmas!
Erato Calliope –
Best speaker to listen to David Hasselhoff – hands down!!!!You want a review? Here’s a review!Talk about a damn good speaker for the price. You can’t beat this value. I actually hear bass! I’ve had my speaker for a wee lil bit over 2 years now. So trust this is a proper review. If a reviewer got it, and it was broken immediately or shortly thereafter, yes, that says something about overall quality, but unfortunately, no matter the product lemons occur. Those reviews are totally helpful, but you have to weigh them against other reviews that may be more positive. And no, I’m not being paid for this review. I just feel that the more information provided on a product the best for all – consumers, manufacturers, and sellers. That being said…let’s get down to the nitty gritty.Price – done and done, son. You can beat this price. Even without looking at quality,
Songsmith –
Awesome Sound from a Small BoxI purchased this on 8/15/2022 and have been truly amazed at the quality of sound from such a small box, almost as good as I get from my bulky, pricey Sony boom box. And it was less than $30! I use it when chilling out with my wife on our back porch in Tennessee, using the Bluetooth feature to play music from my phone, or CDs from a portable player connected by a cable to the aux input. I also appreciate that it’s weatherproof and I can leave it on the porch. The great quality and price have definitely made me a fan of the Anker brand. Two thumbs up for this awesome product!
Tom R. –
Excellent ValueI was not expecting all that much from a bluetooth speaker at this price point but I am pleasantly surprised with the clarity and room filling sound this little speaker can provide. Of course the small speakers are not going to produce a lot of base but they produce enough to enjoy classic rock and roll tunes while I am working in my garage or cleaning around the house. I will give this speaker another month or so to see how the battery life is before I purchase another for around the house.
Jean Dehlic –
Best for TV for hard of hearing elderlyI was tired of having my loved one say “turn up the TV, I can’t hear it.” while the TV volume was 100. This solved the problem. Great sound quality and amplification. This provides a very “clean sound” and can be placed near the person with the hearing problems. It also provides the clarity to keep the volume from needed to be turned to MAX. I purchased many expensive sound bars, etc., but this one is the best of all. Also, the battery lasts a VERY long time. I only have to plug it in every other day. Can’t praise this enough. I have no idea about music quality, because it is only used for the TV, but it beats $300 sound bars by miles.
Epic Naturals –
These are the best portable Bluetooth speakersI haven’t used this new one yet but this will be my third one of this same speaker over the last idk almost 10 years maybe. They’re amazing. The first one was lost or stolen, then had the second one for at least 5 years but then the battery overheated after several texas summers being left in the car window(the thing gets like too hot to touch but i always forget to put it under the seat) so i opened it up and replaced the 18650s with new cells and it is still working great but i didn’t have 18650s so i used 21700s and had to gut a lot of the inside to get them to fit so it rattles a bit when at full volume so i decided to use it for my laptop since I don’t turn it that loud in the house and purchased this new one for my car bc i usually keep it full volume bc i travel for work and my car doesn’t dampen the road/wind noise that well at 70mph so i wanted a fresh new one. But i have purchased about 5 or 6 different Bluetooth speakers over the years to see which was the best and none come close to this anker. The battery life is unbelievably long, at least twice as long as any other I’ve tried. Honestly Anker is one of my favorite companies. Love their eufy devices also. Way better than ring imo