Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speaker Review
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Anker’s SoundCore Bluetooth speaker pumps out great sound and has enough battery power to last all day.
PROs
- Sound quality: The sound quality on this unit is impressive at this price point. It doesn’t quite have the bass output of my JBL Flip 2 speaker (or of the Anker A7909 speaker), but there definitely is some bass there and sound quality overall is very good. I was surprised how loud this little speaker can get and there is a minimal distortion at high volumes.
- Simple design: A like the minimalistic design of this speaker. There is the power button, two volume buttons, and play/pause button, and a Bluetooth button for pairing to another device. Double-tapping the play/pause button allows you to skip forward, which is handy if you’re streaming Pandora.
- Battery life: I’ve had this speaker playing most of the day and it is still going strong. Anker notes that you can get up to 24 hours of playback.
- Aux input: If you don’t want to bother with the Bluetooth pairing process, you can simply use an audio cable to plug this speaker into your device’s headphone jack.
- Micro USB charging: This unit uses a standard Micro USB port to recharge.
- Bluetooth 4.0: This speaker uses Bluetooth 4.0 technology which provides a slightly longer range and improved battery life on your device.
CONs
- No “back” button: While you can skip forward by double-tapping the play/pause button, there is no “back” function that I could find.
- Buttons difficult to locate: The “buttons” are underneath the rubberized exterior and marked with raised symbols. However, since the markings are black-on-black, it can be difficult to locate the buttons in a dimly lit room.
Overall, I really like the sound quality of this speaker despite the slightly lighter bass response. The speaker gets very loud with minimal distortion.
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—Sample provided for review
Our Verdict
Anker's SoundCore Bluetooth speaker incorporates a unique spiral bass port to enhance bass levels while still maintaining a compact size. This speaker travels easily and the long-lasting battery keeps the music going all day long.