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Anker Upgraded SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound Bluetooth 5 BassUp IPX7 Waterproof 24 Hour Playtime Wireless Stereo Pairing Speaker for Home Outdoors Travel
Last Updated: April 8, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
497sound quality, anker, soundcore, volume, little speaker
+95%
-5%
" ... So impressed as is anyone that happens to hear and see it. ... "
" ... Sound is great. ... "
" ... I bought this Anker speaker to replace it and was not disappointed, it just seems to have the edge in terms of overall sound quality, especially bass ... "
" ... Bought this speaker as a replacement for a cheap one that I had in the bathroom that had given up. ... After ordering, it arrived the next day as promised and I have to say the sound quality exceeded expectations. ... "
" ... I bought this to improve the sound quality of audiobooks from my Kindle Fire tablet. ... So - fianal words - great quality and fantastic sound - which is adjustable through the software input - but NOT on the speaker itself. ... "
" ... Great speaker, very happy ... "
" ... Excellent product, very good sound quality and volume perfectly adequate for what I need it for. ... "
" ... Boy was I surprised at its loudness! ... "
Volume
186volume, loud, sound quality, little speaker, portable
+87%
-13%
" ... love this speaker. ... "
" ... The sound quality is unrivalled for value and allows the listener to hear notes which weren't even audible on other portable speaker I have tried in the past. ... "
" ... Looking for small, portable speakers and found these. ... "
" ... Great little speaker. ... "
" ... An excellent sound for a small speaker. ... "
" ... For such a small speaker the sound is just so solid. ... "
" ... Awesome little speaker. ... "
" ... All in all its a great little speaker so far. ... "
Battery Life
148battery life, life, sound quality, charge, hours
+96%
-4%
" ... I don't know rly about battery life because I am using it for my desktop. ... "
" ... Loud, clear and great battery life compared to other cheaper models available. ... "
" ... Good sound and long battery ... "
" ... Battery life is fab, lasts a very long time! ... "
" ... The sound quality from this piece of equipment (and bass) is seriously good - couple that with it's portability, battery life, design and easy-to-use features and price - this is the real deal! ... "
" ... Good sound quality at all levels, very good battery life even when used at the highest volume. ... "
" ... The best thing about this is the battery life ... it lasts for such a long time and I never need to worry about it running out of charge at a small gathering. ... "
" ... It came 80% charged so thanks for that. ... "
Price
143value for money, speaker, money, worth, sound quality
+100%
" ... Much better than anticipated for the price. ... "
" ... Considered getting Bose or Sonos but thought I'd try this first for the price. ... "
" ... If there is a better quality speaker in this price range I want to see it. ... "
" ... good quality of sound compared to other speakers at the same price range ... "
" ... Best money I've spent. ... "
" ... Good value for money, thank you ... "
" ... For the price it cannot be scored lower for me. ... "
" ... I wanted to see if a speaker meets my needs without investing too much money. ... "
Bass
121speaker, sound, volume, sound quality, clear
+88%
-12%
" ... Purchased this for my dad who wanted to use with there Alexa he loves it said the bass and music is very high quality ... "
" ... Amazing little speaker, bass and clarity would put some larger speakers to shame. ... "
" ... So after reading the reviews on this one, Anker SoundCore 2 Bluetooth Speaker with Better Bass, I thought I couldn't go wrong. ... It proved to be an excellent buy, it's exactly what I need, small, compact, with a great sound, and the bass is just perfect. ... "
" ... A little more bass wouldn't do any harm but even so has some exceptional bass for the size of it. ... "
" ... The bass on the speaker is amazing and far better than my previous anker model (which was still great). ... "
" ... Sound quality is great, it gets loud enough without distortion, the build quility is nice and you even get a bit of bass. ... "
" ... The quality, finish and the bass of this product is exceptional in this price range. ... "
" ... The sound is clear and quite detailed, the bass is full and deep. ... "
Size
103speaker, portable, small, compact, sound quality
+100%
" ... It packs a punch for the value! ... "
" ... excellent value for money - got with the case - perfect together so easy to transport. ... i am impressed and they are so portable ... "
" ... If you want a great portable speaker get 1. ... "
" ... The speaker has some weight to it which speaker for it build quality. ... "
" ... Surprisingly powerful little gem ... "
" ... I like the rubber coating on it, feels well built, compact. ... "
" ... The best portable speaker I've used. ... It can also go very loud (relative to its size.) ... "
" ... It's easily portable. ... "
Bluetooth
101speaker, connection, anker, sound quality, connectivity
+89%
-11%
" ... The battery lasts for ages, it connects very easily and quickly to blue tooth devices we all had. ... "
" ... Connects to my samsung bluetooth with ease. ... "
" ... Easy Bluetooth connection, seems to last hours on a charge. ... "
" ... Good little speaker, volume is high, sound quality is ok. Easy to connect to bluetooth, can also be connected via 3.5 mm cable (sold separately) when my laptop is playing up. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth connection works really well - just remember to connect the two speakers before activating Bluetooth on the device transmitting the sound. ... "
" ... not a fairly cheap portable Bluetooth one! ... "
" ... I use it with my echo dot both direct and Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Tested using both Bluetooth and a wired connection. ... "
Device Compatibility
84bluetooth, connect, anker, paired, devices
+87%
-13%
" ... Absolutely brilliant for holidays, links up to mobile phone straight away and music . ... "
" ... An absolute must have for music from your phone! ... "
" ... connecting is really easy. ... "
" ... I even connect via audio leads to my TV and it sounds even better than the standard speakers on the TV. ... "
" ... This is my second Anker speaker. ... "
" ... However after pairing up with my phone which took less than 10 seconds to do I put on some music and was absolutely blown away by how much punch was coming out of this little speaker. ... "
" ... This speaker is surprisingly loud and clear, I was able to connect to several devices without and issue. ... "
" ... Initially a little problematical in setting up and pairing the two speakers but with excellent assistance from people from Anker all was sorted and I now enjoy "real" stereo music from my phone. ... "
Charging
71charge, charging, charged, speaker, hours
+93%
-7%
" ... I use it fairly regularly and rarely have to charge it more than once or twice a month! ... "
" ... Anker are usually very good . ... "
" ... I will use Anker again that is for sure! ... "
" ... its quick to charge up too. ... "
" ... Anker: Stops ships, heavyweight and sturdy. ... "
" ... I've since purchased from Anker again (Powerbank) and am equally impressed with that! ... "
" ... It has excellent sound quality, takes up only a tiny amount of desk space, and is simple to charge via a micro usb lead. ... "
" ... Many hours between charges. ... "
Build Quality
65feels, solid, anker, rubber, quality
+95%
-5%
" ... Would also recommend the matching Anker case if you want to protect it when travelling, also high quality. ... "
" ... It's well made, feels solid. ... "
" ... It’s small but packs a punch I was amazed on how good the sound is great sturdy product that’s neat and easy on the eye very pleased. ... "
" ... As soon as you take it out of the box you can feel that is is really well made and durable to knocks and drops. ... "
" ... really rugged and reliable. ... "
" ... Looks great and seems sturdy, only downside is the material shows up any oils on your skin but it's not too noticeable. ... "
" ... i opted for the Anker speaker and it's unbelievable, the quality is superb, it looks great, feels quite heavy and best of all just sounds stunning. ... "
" ... Very good build quality too, even the box it came in was nicely packaged with a micro usb lead. ... "
Product Reliability
56speaker, anker products, weeks, soundcore, months
+75%
-25%
" ... I've bought Anker products in the past and they've always turned out reliable without any issues so I thought I'd give this a go. ... "
" ... I’ve had this speaker for a couple of weeks now and I’m thoroughly pleased with the purchase. ... "
" ... Update: Anker contacted me about my purchase so I responded with this review. ... "
" ... Had the speaker for a few months now, really impressed with the battery life and will be buying another soon to pair them up for stereo sound. ... "
" ... They quickly replaced a faulty unit for me without any fuss and followed up with me to ensure the replacement was working OK, which it does perfectly. ... "
" ... Not my first Anker product so knew what to expect. ... it a week ago :-( . ... "
" ... About the site it’s very reliable.! ... "
" ... Bought to replace my jam box which was 3 times the price I paid for this. ... "
Ease of Use
45sound, easy, easy to set, compact, sound quality
+100%
" ... This is a high quality speaker, very easy to use and a fair price. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Sometimes does “unlink” but easy to link again without too much bother. ... "
" ... It's simple enough for everyone at home to use too. ... "
" ... Really well made and so easy to set up. ... "
" ... Compact, easy to use and quite a good sound. ... "
" ... Controls simple and easy to operate. ... "
" ... Brilliant sound and easy to set up xx ... "
Design
42design, feels, solid, product, nice
+100%
" ... Aesthetically it looks great. ... "
" ... Very neat unit but feels very solid. ... "
" ... The itself is very light and has a really nice feel to it. ... "
" ... The Sound is great on this speaker has great Design feels good and Plays all Syltes of Music Well. ... "
" ... It also looks great which is a plus. ... "
" ... Appealing design, great sound quality. ... "
" ... Looks great and seems sturdy, only downside is the material shows up any oils on your skin but it's not too noticeable. ... "
" ... Looks smart, right out of the box. ... "
Capacity
28around the house, rooms, house, garden, throughout
+96%
-4%
" ... Will be purchasing more for friends and family. ... "
" ... Extremely satisfied with this purchase and I will definitely be recommending it to friends and family. ... "
" ... On the beach/ in your hotel room etc ... "
" ... Ideal for barbecues, camping, chilling or even parties. ... "
" ... It has been great around the house and outside in the garden. ... "
" ... On max settings it can easily be heard from quite a distance and throughout the house. ... "
" ... Excellent sound - used to take around house and garden. ... "
" ... I live in a 2 bed bungalow and I cant go into the next room without it dropping out. ... "
Water Resistance
23water, water resistant, sound quality, pool, water proof
+96%
-4%
" ... It's water resistant which is a plus if you planning on taking it to the beach or to the pool side. ... "
" ... Absolutely brilliant product that is waterproof as described. ... "
" ... Love the sound quality & high volume level , will be taking on holiday to listen to tunes by pool & on beach 😎 ... "
" ... Waterproof so ideal when I go for a long hot steaming bath. ... "
" ... I got this for camping so been waterproof and an unbelievable battery life this was a no brainer. ... "
" ... Great for a small group party, waterproof tired and tested on the boat as well. ... "
" ... Best Purchase up to yet for a Speaker, plus it's waterproof to a certain degree, which is also a plus. ... "
" ... The Anker SoundCore 2 offers a ton of features for the price like water resistance, great battery life and a rugged body. ... "
Controls
22skip, controls, button, volume, speaker
+77%
-23%
" ... I have the black one so it would also have been more user friendly if all the controls had been high lighted in some way, difficult seeing them in poor light. ... "
" ... Nice easy touch buttons for wet fingers too. ... "
" ... The control buttons have a great solid feel to them and, if you read the instructions, are very simple to use (As they are multifunctional). ... "
" ... I like that there aren't 100 buttons, it's a simplistic design with nothing too fancy, which I like . ... "
" ... Yes, above all else I want good sound, but I also don’t worry about it getting wet, I tap the play button to skip tracks so don’t have to keep my personal phone in the work area, and it’s also quite discreet (both for van storage and on site prying eyes) Oh and don’t forget the huge battery life! ... "
" ... The addition of volume buttons on the top of the speaker adds to it's ease of use. ... "
" ... Skip/pause is controlled by the central triangle. ... "
" ... It pairs correctly and I like the integration of the + - volume controls on the unit with the volume control on the iPad which I use it with. ... "
Comfort
17well, feel, solid, hand, feels like
+82%
-18%
" ... Feels solid and soft to the touch. ... "
" ... Feels like a quality product. ... "
" ... It's well made, feels solid. ... "
" ... Feels well constructed. ... "
" ... Feels sturdy in the hand. ... "
" ... However, in spite of the poor sound, this is a well made product, has a bit of weight and has a nice non slip rubberised finish. ... "
" ... feels like it will last for ever! ... "
" ... The hands free feature works really well. ... "
Frequencies
16highs, treble, sound, mids, clear
+63%
-38%
" ... Great, good sound quality mostly good base could do with a bit more treble though, but that's just a small thing. ... "
" ... Great bass and mids. ... The highs aren’t harsh at all. ... "
" ... The mids are not neglected either, delivering a clear and high quality sound with an emphasis on the bass. ... "
" ... Up and mid range is great though - highs are bit muffled, mids are great but bass is atrocious - not clear or punchy and it "harshes". ... "
" ... I’ve been using it nonstop since I got it, the vocals are clear and the bass is really good, and it’s small so it’s easy to take everywhere ... "
Marketplace
16sale, product, ordered, delivery, delivered
+88%
-13%
" ... They offered a replacement immediately following my feedback. ... "
" ... Thanks for all the helpful replies to my questions regarding this item ... "
" ... So i returned the product for a refund(Amazon refunned me the next day,i am very satisfied with the service). ... "
" ... This a genuine review I never ever leave reviews but when I buy a product that I feel is a quality piece of equipment I really don't mind. ... "
" ... Quick delivery by Amazon. ... Ordered on Sunday and delivered on Monday afternoon. ... "
" ... I ordered through Amazon and it was delivered promptly in a couple of days. ... "
" ... Very pleased with purchase and service from Amazon. ... "
" ... A warehouse rave?? ... "
For Travel
15travelling, small, case, taking, soundcore
+100%
" ... Love the sound quality & high volume level , will be taking on holiday to listen to tunes by pool & on beach 😎 ... "
" ... Arrived the following day in time for taking on my trip. ... "
" ... This will travel well with me. ... "
" ... Travel away with work all the time and I use it to connect to my iPad for watching movies and listening to. ... "
" ... I got the protective carry case too - great for travelling. ... "
" ... And sounds great, small and doesn’t take up much space in bag while travelling. ... "
" ... I've been looking for a quality bluetooth speaker for a while, small and compact for travelling, but I didn't want to make the wrong purchase. ... I was gonna reorder and also buy the Anker SoundCore & SoundCore 2 Official Travel Case. ... "
" ... Great for in the garden, around the pool(travel), in any room and so on. ... "
Returns
13refund, send, offered, replacement, back
+38%
-62%
" ... If we weren't all stuck at home I would be returning this. ... "
" ... And therefore I will be returning for a refund. ... "
" ... Edit: Seller got back to me and offered to replace, but I decided I’d rather take a refund. ... I offered to send the broken unit back so that they can inspect it and find the fault, but they refused to take it back. ... "
" ... EDIT: Reduced from 2 stars to 1 and am seriously considering sending it back. ... "
" ... Unable to return, very disappointed. ... "
" ... Would have opted for a refund but I didn't want to ask since I've already used this for 2 weeks on my holiday, so feels a bit wrong doing so! ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
As Gift
12bought, present, loves, birthday, mother
+100%
" ... Bought it as a gift for my mother and she loves it! ... "
" ... I will buy an other one soon for a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for my boyfriend as an xmas present. ... "
" ... Purchased as a present. ... So on their recommendation it’s a great present. ... "
" ... All of this makes it a total recommend and will definitely buy again as a gift etc. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my daughter, she loves it. ... "
" ... I had one of these already and bought another for a gift. ... "
" ... Have not used yet, bought this as a gift ... "
Delivery
11delivered, amazon, surprised, ordered, next
+100%
" ... As always, the delivery was prompt and the value for money was impeccable. ... "
" ... Loved the speedy delivery. ... "
" ... Quick delivery by Amazon. ... Ordered on Sunday and delivered on Monday afternoon. ... "
" ... I ordered through Amazon and it was delivered promptly in a couple of days. ... "
" ... I received the item knowing it was not large but I was surprised at just how small it is. ... "
" ... This product just lives up to the standards of perfection delivered by anker. ... "
" ... What a brilliant little box. ... "
" ... It arrived next day as requested . ... "
For Kids
10son, bought, loves, use, gift
+80%
-20%
" ... He loves his so much his wife also bought one! ... "
" ... I really like this little toy . ... "
" ... Daughter loves this. ... Perfect for her dorm at university. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my daughter, she loves it. ... "
" ... this was for my adult son, he is happy with it ... "
" ... Playtime: School's Out, baby shark on repeat. ... "
" ... Purchased for my grand daughter and works very well indeed. ... "
Software Platform
9update, echo dot, connected, paired, huawei
+100%
" ... Paired with Android device without any problems and in-built mic is an added bonus. ... "
" ... Connected to chrome book easily. ... "
" ... Bluetooth to Android connected instantly and seamlessly. ... "
" ... UPDATE: Friday 23/11/2018 ... "
" ... For hifi applications . ... "
" ... A few weeks ago a friend brought me an Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen). ... "
" ... I highly recommend this, and it connects to my Iphone and also to my Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Gen too. ... "
" ... Can hold the ▶ play button to activate Google assistant on an Android phone, as it has an in-built mic, which has been useful. ... "
Cables
9cables, would, speakers, aux cable, audio
+67%
-33%
" ... Still great sound, but when using the audio cable there is no noticeable lag. ... "
" ... Most impressed with how the speaker, manual and cable was packaged. ... "
" ... Also there is an incompatibility issue with some motherboards which means if you are charging via USB and using the 3.5mm cable for sound both at the same time from the same PC then there can be an annoying background buzz (verified by the shop I took my PC to, checked on two different speakers). ... "
" ... You can charge it through any adapter capable of 2A, using any Micro-B cable. ... The supplied cable is rather short, but I had a 1.5m lying around which is more convenient. ... "
Setup
8setup, easy, sound, simple, seems
+100%
" ... Sometimes does “unlink” but easy to link again without too much bother. ... "
" ... Easy to connect and use. ... "
" ... easy to connect and seems durable so far (one month) ... "
" ... Love how easy it is to setup and connects perfectly to my phone. ... Very easy to use- didn’t really need to use instructions at all. ... "
" ... Very very simple to connect and use and looks mint in matt black. ... "
Call quality
8speaker, call, would, phone, music
+75%
-25%
" ... I bought this speaker to use on my desk for hands free calling, as well as listening to music while I work. ... Although the sound quality is adequate for music, it is not great for phone calls. ... "
" ... Would be interested to hear from anybody who has done this, and if it's worth it. ... "
" ... So impressed as is anyone that happens to hear and see it. ... "
" ... Another bonus point in comparison to my previous speaker is when you receive a call and its connected, The caller can actually hear you. ... "
" ... I guess the main thing to talk about is the simplicity of the device when trying to play music/watch television or even make a phone call. ... I guess the only thing extra worth mentioning is I am listening to it as we speak! ... "
" ... I use this mainly for spoken word podcasts streamed from my iphone. ... "
Network
8wifi, use, ee, drop, connectivity
+100%
" ... It has a pretty decent range, and has a receiver strong enough to deal with internal walls, wooden desks, and other Bluetooth devices flooding bandwidth. ... "
" ... On max settings it can easily be heard from quite a distance and throughout the house. ... "
" ... We have a mobile EE wifi router which we use in our Campervan when away. ... But also have EE Wifi at home. ... "
" ... Connectivity is really simple and as yet, I have had no drop offs at all. ... "
" ... I live in a 2 bed bungalow and I cant go into the next room without it dropping out. ... "
" ... Use it connected to tv in caravan has better range between high and low. ... "
Ports
7usb, charging, cable, micro usb, issue
+100%
" ... Links with my phone faultlessly, and the 3.5mm aux socket allows me to connect various other devices. ... "
" ... We managed to work around this by physically plugging the speaker into the TV / PC / Notebook using a standard 3.5 mm stereo cable. ... "
" ... The aux port and charging port are protected by a cover which is pretty nice. ... "
" ... I'm generally very careful with microUSB ports, particularly for this reason. ... "
" ... Also there is an incompatibility issue with some motherboards which means if you are charging via USB and using the 3.5mm cable for sound both at the same time from the same PC then there can be an annoying background buzz (verified by the shop I took my PC to, checked on two different speakers). ... "
" ... You can charge it through any adapter capable of 2A, using any Micro-B cable. ... "
" ... Very good build quality too, even the box it came in was nicely packaged with a micro usb lead. ... "
Video Playback
6watching videos, sound, videos, tv, makes
+33%
-67%
" ... - There is often a lag, making Youtube/Netflix unwatchable. ... "
" ... It made watching videos and playing games unbearable. ... "
Fit
6fit, enough, box, top, speaker
+100%
" ... Would definitely recommend this to anyone after a small ish fitting your pocket speaker ... "
" ... Whilst it's not small enough to fit in pockets, it's easily portable. ... "
" ... Also purchased the case which protects it perfectly. ... "
" ... Bought to replace my jam box which was 3 times the price I paid for this. ... "
Overall performance
5+100%
" ... really rugged and reliable. ... "
" ... So it had a very important job to do. ... "
" ... Does the job well. ... "
Apps
4equaliser
+100%
" ... For hifi applications . ... "
" ... However, when I got a graphic EQ app, it was much improved and provided some clarity to the music. ... "
" ... Good sound which can be adjusted to personal preference by using app equaliser. ... "
" ... I’d love to see an app to unlock / adujust settings but hey ho. ... "
Features
4light
+75%
-25%
" ... I highly recommend as it performs brilliantly and a fraction of the cost of other brands with more features ... "
" ... I love all of its features and it’s perfect for my leisurely use of it ! ... "
" ... The handy LED light does the job of telling me when the batter is full just fine thanks. ... "
Cleaning
4marks, grease, fingerprints, casing, proof
+75%
-25%
" ... It's bright, clean and has a surprisingly well defined bottom end. ... "
" ... The cover picks up grease but wipes easily and would help protect it in a drop. ... "
" ... - The rubber casing can be cleaned with a damp cloth/sponge. ... "
Cover
3carry, travelling, quality
+100%
" ... I also subsequently bought the case to protect it in my bag. ... "
" ... I got the protective carry case too - great for travelling. ... "
" ... The carry case is worth getting as it is good quality. ... "
Defective Delivery
3faulty, soundcore, one, mini, item
-100%
" ... I bought this item because my SoundCore mini is broken. ... "
Weight
3size, carry around
+100%
" ... Well made and has weight to it. ... "
" ... Handy to carry around and light weight. ... "
" ... Amazing sound, weight and size! ... "
Storage
3small, room, holiday, bag
+100%
" ... I also subsequently bought the case to protect it in my bag. ... "
" ... I wanted something to take on holiday and it’s nice and compact (takes up about the same space as a small deodorant can). ... "
" ... It's never going to fill a room but for my purposes - something to have on the table on holiday, stuff in a bag and use in a hotel room, or office use - then it fits the bill perfectly. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes