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Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Superior Stereo Sound BassUp Technology 12 Watts IPX5 Water Resistant Shower Speaker 24 Hour Playtime Wireless Speaker for Home Outdoors Travel
Last Updated: February 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
458sound, sounds, sound quality, price, loud
+95%
-5%
" ... Using for listening to audiobooks. ... "
" ... I got this because it looked like the best deal on a reasonably good speaker. ... I've been very impressed by the battery life, and the sound quality is pretty good too. ... "
" ... Now keep in mind I work in a factory, with noise. ... "
" ... The sound is good but gets better if it's laying on it's back for some reason. ... "
" ... So many Bluetooth speakers have mediocre sound quality. ... This Soundcore has really good balanced sound, plays pretty loud and has a clean small rubberized design. ... "
" ... I have had this speaker for a few months now and it works very good and the sound is good too. ... "
" ... Great sound for the price. ... "
" ... Great base sound and clarity. ... "
Volume
163loud, volume, little speaker, small, sound quality
+90%
-10%
" ... Love the sound that the speaker generates. ... "
" ... Great sound for such a small and inexpensive speaker. ... "
" ... very clear, loud and I can hear it very well from across the house, when jamming out!!! ... Great little speaker! ... "
" ... Great little speaker! ... "
" ... Loud enough to use in the convertible at highway speed. ... "
" ... Quality is amazing and very loud. ... "
" ... I use this speaker mainly for listening to podcasts in my kitchen, and also for music at parties. ... The volume is impressive. ... "
" ... I've bought many of these and this is an awesome speaker! ... "
Battery Life
160battery life, hours, charge, long, lasts
+94%
-6%
" ... Battery seems to last a long time. ... "
" ... It sounds great in my 30x50 shop and the battery lasts for a few days before I need to recharge. ... "
" ... Battery life is also very great. ... "
" ... You will not find a speaker at this price that: sounds this good, is as durable, will hold a longer charge. ... This beast has lasted me at least 24 hours. ... "
" ... I cannot yet say anything about battery life. ... "
" ... The speaker has great sound in a very long lasting battery. ... We go for weeks before recharging. ... "
" ... True Stero sound and battery life is Crazy good. ... "
" ... Sounds great, battery life is good. ... "
Price
157money, speaker, worth, sound quality, value
+99%
-1%
" ... If the Bose is worth its price, then this is worth 85-90% of the price is the Bose, but I only paid about 20%! ... "
" ... Superior Sound Great Price! ... "
" ... I’m very happy with this purchase, I think it is the best value for quality, sound and cost. ... "
" ... The build and sound quality are both very good considering the price. ... "
" ... great value for money ... "
" ... VERY HAPPY WITH ANKER, DONT BE AFRAID YOU LOSE MONEY. ... "
" ... The sound quality is awesome for the price. ... "
" ... For the price point this speaker beats out others I see at work with double the cost. ... I would love to see what anchor could do at a price point of a hundred. ... "
Bluetooth
108speaker, pairing, connects, anker, soundcore 2
+92%
-8%
" ... Beats my more expensive Boise Blue Tooth speaker I bought last year. ... "
" ... I've an old Bose bluetooth speaker that while will produce more volume at the top end than the Anker, it was a $300+ unit, and honestly doesn't sound that much better, not to mention isn't nearly as packable as the Anker. ... "
" ... I use this Bluetooth speaker in the car as I do not have it integrated with my radio in addition to around the house, on the patio, etc. ... "
" ... Or the Bluetooth function will activate as if to pair. ... "
" ... Long story short: don't get this product unless you love repeatedly pairing bluetooth devices. ... I'm thinking of getting a Soundcore Motion B which is cheaper, sounds about the same and has functional bluetooth pairing (but half the battery life). ... "
" ... If your looking for a budget wireless speaker, this is the one. ... "
" ... This speaker is easily the best Bluetooth out there for this price. ... The sound is great, the Bluetooth range is decent but maybe not as advertised. ... "
" ... Great unit, this is my 3rd anker bluetooth speaker from anker. ... "
Bass
87sound, speaker, sound quality, base, volume
+97%
-3%
" ... The base is so deep for what it is. ... "
" ... Nice speaker, good sound and bass for the size, good medium sized room filler, good price, and Anker always has pretty solid build quality, which I dig. ... "
" ... Not as much bass as my Bose. ... "
" ... The KNZ speakers are two individual speakers that sync together to give you a surround sound experience and they have magnets in their base. ... "
" ... I’m pleasantly surprised by how much bass this has, considering the size of it. ... "
" ... Seemed like too much bass too. ... Good bass without taking away from clarity. ... "
" ... Not bad bass sound. ... "
" ... Build quality is fantastic, sound quality is loud and clear with bass and it is great for the price. ... "
Device Compatibility
80bluetooth, pair, music, connect, pairing
+76%
-24%
" ... I bought this speaker to connect to my cell phone at work so I can listen to my music. ... "
" ... Bought this speaker to use with a projector for presentations. ... "
" ... The range in distance from the device connected the speaker is very good. ... "
" ... I had bought a second one for my sister for Christmas so I got to test pairing them together for stereo sound and the quality was great. ... "
" ... Works great with my phone playing music from Pandora ... "
" ... I use it in a guest bathroom paired with an Echo Dot. ... "
" ... Pairs easily with iPhone. ... "
" ... I tend to watch a lot of movies on my phone and this speaker really kicks it up a notch or two. ... "
Charging
77charge, charging, speaker, charged, battery
+91%
-9%
" ... I have many Anker products from battery packs to speakers . ... "
" ... I would recommend looking at other brands, even if they are more "mainstream" than Anker. ... "
" ... You will not find a speaker at this price that: sounds this good, is as durable, will hold a longer charge. ... "
" ... The speaker is well built and the controls are quite simple, plus the standard micro usb charging port means it can practically be charged anywhere ... "
" ... My husband works long hours and he has went as long as 3 days without charging it. ... "
" ... Keep up the great work Anker. ... "
" ... I'll usually charge it once or twice during the week and just run it all day in my office. ... "
" ... appeared to charge quickly on a high-current USB Micro connection. ... "
Size
74size, speaker, portable, compact, sound
+96%
-4%
" ... Sound quality is very good if consider how small and portable the speaker is. ... "
" ... This can output some serious sound for the size! ... "
" ... Make sure to purchase the travel case, well worth it. ... "
" ... The speaker is small and not super loud but has great sound quality for the price and size. ... "
" ... It's size is nice, it's small compared to others, real plus in that it doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... But it is good for small enclosed spaces. ... "
" ... Size n portability. ... "
" ... This speaker is solid, easy to operate, and it sounds quite decent considering its small size. ... "
Product Reliability
70speaker, anker, replacement, stopped working, stopped
+61%
-39%
" ... I use this for over two hours each day and maybe charge it once every two to three weeks. ... "
" ... These Anker reviews are boring, they're too consistently good! ... "
" ... They have enjoyed them for about five months with no issues. ... "
" ... Replacement is working wonderfully!!! ... "
" ... Been using this speaker for over 6 months now. ... "
" ... Will update after one month of use. ... "
" ... I bought this replace another unit that served me for 2 years before being misplaced. ... "
" ... Owned it since January, and it was awesome while it worked. ... "
Water Resistance
62water resistant, shower, beach, bathroom, pool
+100%
" ... I use this thing all over my house and bathroom for showers. ... "
" ... It's great for when I'm cleaning, in the shower, and listening to music and podcast. ... "
" ... Is it going to blow you out of the audiophile water? ... "
" ... Water resistance is a welcome feature. ... "
" ... (Haven't tested its water resistant capabilities. ... "
" ... Used at poolside and on the beach makes beach and pool live better ... "
" ... have not used it outside but seems to be fairly weather proof I wouldn’t submerge it but I think it could handle a little rain. ... "
" ... very nice bassy speaker for its size and plus it’s water resistant ... "
Build Quality
51rubber, quality, sturdy, solid, well
+94%
-6%
" ... It's sturdy as heck. ... "
" ... Also has a great durable exterior ... "
" ... Solid build and feel. ... "
" ... feels nice and not that bulky. ... "
" ... Constructions appears to be solid and rugged. ... I like the rubberized covering. ... "
" ... Solid build and I really like the rubberized grip it has. ... "
" ... Dropped it in a pot of hot water and it survived that. ... "
" ... The quality is top notch. ... The construction is solid and very high quality. ... "
Ease of Use
37easy, sounds, simple, easy to connect, setup
+100%
" ... It sounds clear and depth is not bad for a small speaker setup. ... "
" ... Great sound quality and easy to learn to use. ... "
" ... Operation: Very easy to connect and operate, great design. ... "
" ... Easy hook up and great sound. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... It has good sound, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Loud, clear, durable and easy setup. ... "
Capacity
33outside, speaker, music, small, party
+94%
-6%
" ... I bought it with the intent of using it at my desk, but I've discovered I can use it in the car too (for those of us with older model vehicles). ... "
" ... Also great for meetings. ... "
" ... Great for the kitchen. ... "
" ... I have a pretty big living room for NYC standards, and this so far has been fine for when at least 6 people are in the room. ... "
" ... Great for an outdoor family gathering. ... "
" ... I used this Speaker all the time now for Podcast at office and music listening for office parties. ... "
" ... It's not really loud enough for a party, but it works great for beach trips/etc and it's perfect for my small bathroom. ... "
" ... I like it more than my other one (UE Megaboom), especially for indoors ... "
Marketplace
33thank, customer, company, thank you anker, products
+97%
-3%
" ... What did I order?!" ... "
" ... Another A+ Anker product! ... "
" ... I will definitely buy another Anker product now due to my positive interactions with the company. ... "
" ... Thanks Anker for standing behind your products! ... "
" ... Thank you Anker for you prompt write back. ... "
" ... Thanks again Anker. ... "
" ... Thank you Anker! ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
Design
33rubberized, red, design, build, orange
+97%
-3%
" ... I use it almost everyday in the kitchen ... "
" ... Beautiful design, great sound quality. ... "
" ... The build quality is superb. ... "
" ... The red is such a pretty red too. ... "
" ... Looking forward to buy the new one. ... "
" ... The construction of the speaker seems to be of good quality and the exterior rubber coating has a very nice feel to it. ... "
" ... This is absolutely orange. ... "
" ... The material is very durable. ... "
For Travel
23speaker, beach, trips, small, perfect
+96%
-4%
" ... I ending up selling it to him since he wouldn’t have been able to get his delivered before traveling home. ... "
" ... I bought this speaker for something to throw in a bag and take to the beach. ... "
" ... Have used this throughout apartments and small houses as the main speaker, especially on vacation. ... "
" ... a 5 hour trip used less than half of a fully charged battery. ... "
" ... Nice to take on the motorcycle trips. ... "
" ... My husband really likes this one, but is kind of interested in a more waterproof one for float trips. ... "
" ... Great for travel and backyard barbecues, although the sound quality is still not up to part with proper larger speakers. ... "
" ... And you can get an Anker case which fits perfectly and will keep it safe in travel. ... "
As Gift
22christmas, husband, got, bought, absolutely loves
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought one for Thanksgiving, liked it so much we got one as a gift. ... "
" ... Would be a great gift as well, this is a quality speaker, well built, and so easy to take with you anywhere. ... "
" ... I loved it so much I bought a second one as a gift. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my son. ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased this when it was some sort of amazon deal as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Bought as Christmas gifts for my Adult children ... "
" ... Got this for my husband for Christmas and he uses it everyday! ... "
" ... I gave this to my dad as a birthday gift and he absolutely loves it! ... "
For Kids
21kids, loves, christmas, daughter, son
+100%
" ... Whenever you want music and you want it to sound decent, not like it is coming out of one of your kids' toys. ... "
" ... I bought it for my daughters 8s and she loves it. ... "
" ... My son loves this speaker very high quality. ... "
" ... I have a different version and bought this one for my daughter. ... "
" ... Got it for my baby daddy and he absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... I bought these for my two teenage kids. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for Father's Day and he loved it. ... "
" ... My parents liked ours so much, we bought one for them. ... We also bought one for each of our older children. ... "
Call quality
15phone, calls, call, using, use
+80%
-20%
" ... I am very amazed with the sound quality and the texture of this built Bluetooth speaker and I love the feeling to hear very clarity songs this is one of my favorite speaker bluetooth boxes that I have ordered on Amazon and on top of that it's waterproof and I get the answer calls through the speaker. ... "
" ... After using it for a week, I'm very happy with this speaker. ... "
" ... Friends and family have commented how good it sounds and asked me where I bought it. ... "
" ... Talk about some of the best service I have ever had. ... "
" ... Using for listening to audiobooks. ... "
" ... You can also answer phone calls on the speaker by pressing the “play” button. ... "
" ... Great speaker for all things, I use it for work for conference and music. ... "
" ... I bought this speaker to connect to my cell phone at work so I can listen to my music. ... "
Controls
14volume, controls, speaker, pause, button
+79%
-21%
" ... The volume buttons are very responsive (I had to push and hold on my old speaker ... "
" ... Controls are easy to use and are big enough to be tactile. ... The buttons exhibit occasional "phantom presses". ... It'll just be sitting there playing a song and it'll pause. ... "
" ... As suggested by someone, I press and released the power button 5 or more times until it released. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and love how you can feel the buttons on top without actually having to look at it while adjusting volume etc. ... "
" ... Waterpoof, Awesome battery, HUGE response buttons. ... "
" ... The bluetooth worked, the controls worked, and in general did what it should. ... "
" ... Controls don't require much pressure to activate and you can easily differentiate the controls by feel (no need to look away from what you're doing. ... "
" ... The control buttons on the top are big, understandable and responsive. ... I love the volume up and volume down and pause available on the top in a push down situation: obvious and functional without fumbling to find the controls. ... "
Comfort
13feel, even, tab, nice, well
+85%
-15%
" ... I’ve ya got great sound quality and feels really nicely made, use nearly daily! ... "
" ... It feels sturdy, rubberize feel for a secure grip ... "
" ... Solid build and feel. ... "
" ... feels nice and not that bulky. ... "
" ... Rubberized texture is comfortable to hold and feels reasonably durable. ... "
" ... It has a nice feel and weight to it. ... "
" ... Excellent combination of ergonomics, functionality and quality. ... "
" ... I slip it in my laptop case to bring to work. ... "
Setup
11setup, sound, clear, speaker, sounds
+100%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy connectivity, super sound. ... "
" ... Easy hook up and great sound. ... "
" ... It sounds clear and depth is not bad for a small speaker setup. ... "
" ... my dad had no issues at all getting it set up himself, he didn't ask me any questions about it! ... "
" ... I turned it on and setup was a breeze. ... "
" ... It was inexpensive, but it sounds great, and pairs up easy. ... "
" ... Connecting my phone was easy. ... "
Returns
10refund, replacement, speaker, returned, unit
+20%
-80%
" ... Will be returning this. ... "
" ... because of this problem but I'm still experiencing it with the replacement. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... The whole thing stopped working shortly after the return period was up. ... "
" ... Returned to Amazon for a refund. ... "
" ... I returned this speaker for a refund. ... "
" ... Too late to return. ... "
" ... First off, we ordered two. ... "
Network
9feet, speaker, signal, distance, connection
+78%
-22%
" ... I have a 2 story large house and I can hear the music all over. ... "
" ... The connection range is great. ... "
" ... I work in a two story warehouse. ... "
" ... The range in distance from the device connected the speaker is very good. ... "
" ... We have thin walls so this is perfect. ... "
" ... Additionally, I leave my iPhone inside the house yet reliably pick up the Bluetooth signal over a distance of 30 to 50 feet away. ... "
" ... Still going strong! ... "
Frequencies
8treble, clear, sounds, plenty, mids
+75%
-25%
" ... The highs and lows sound very clear. ... "
" ... For it's size it had plenty of bass when I adjusted my equalizer. ... "
" ... Crisp, full sounding, better than anything I’ve heard in the sub $50 category. ... "
" ... At times the audio does come across as being overly deep, that would be my only criticism - you can easily solve this with an EQ if you have one, will rarely notice the problem. ... "
" ... Not muddy at all and the highs stay nice and clear! ... "
Cables
85mm, aux, anker, separately, hook
+63%
-38%
" ... holds charge for a long time and has an AUX cable which is the biggest + ... "
" ... I have used Anker products a great deal, especially chargers and cables, and I have been pleased at the quality with what I considerable to be very reasonable prices. ... "
" ... It would be nice if it came with the AUX cord, I would pay a little extra for it. ... "
" ... Adding a photo of the USB cord that charges the speaker. ... "
Delivery
8quickly, arrived, today, item, day
+88%
-13%
" ... They immediately sent out a replacement and it arrived very quickly. ... "
" ... Got this today and I’m not gonna lie, I dropped the amazon box flat on the kitchen floor two minutes after I touched it. ... "
" ... Received it yesterday. ... "
" ... I was impressed to have an e-mail sent so quickly to ensure I was happy with the product! ... "
" ... It arrived quickly and was packaged very well. ... "
" ... The very next day, I received an email with a request to provide me ... It was shipped quickly and I've received ... "
Fit
8fits, case, travel, surface, sturdy
+100%
" ... And you can get an Anker case which fits perfectly and will keep it safe in travel. ... "
" ... Fell in the sand but no worries. ... "
" ... It feels sturdy, rubberize feel for a secure grip ... "
" ... I can also hold conversation on it from my iPhone, and it’s waterproof (for whatever reason 🤷🏾♀️). ... I think I’ve finally found a speaker that will fit my WHOLE life. ... "
" ... It fits my lifestyle perfectly, as I am constantly on the go and always want to have music with me. ... "
" ... Excellent, portable, the rubber cover makes it not slippery so that you can place it on the dashboard. ... "
" ... I slip it in my laptop case to bring to work. ... "
" ... Fits in my carry-on. ... Isn't too heavy. ... "
Video Playback
7watching, watch, sync, music, movie
+86%
-14%
" ... Just wasn’t what I was looking for also every time i watched a video the lips of any person in a video or movie wouldn’t be on point with the speaker which was a huge bother for me but it worked great just for music if you didn’t want to watch the music video or anything like that ... "
" ... Only con is the audio sync is off cant watch a video/movie due to audio is a second or two behind video, like watching old Japanese movies. ... "
" ... Perfect for streaming videos on my tablet. ... "
" ... Using the speaker for cell phone calls, music from laptop, tablet and YouTube. ... "
" ... When it comes to video they sync gets to be 3-4 seconds off the video. ... "
" ... stays syncd with video. ... "
Apps
6using, spotify, music, makes, difference
+83%
-17%
" ... As an addition I have found if you are using this connected to a cell phone, the media player app makes a big difference in sound quality, at least for me. ... If I'm using Spotify I also turn on a bass/equalizer app and that makes a big difference. ... "
" ... Using the speaker for cell phone calls, music from laptop, tablet and YouTube. ... "
" ... I tried it with Spotify and the iPhone music app with great results. ... "
" ... We use this every morning to listen to a radio show from its app. ... "
" ... Works great with my phone playing music from Pandora ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, works
+83%
-17%
" ... Better than I expected. ... "
" ... Does as advertised. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Everything is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Ports
6charge, aux, usb, tried, micro
+50%
-50%
" ... So I tried using the 3.5mm input. ... "
" ... A 3.5mm SoundLine auxiliary cable (jack) is "sold separately". ... "
" ... Not work with AUX cable. ... "
Lagging
5started, connection
-100%
" ... Now it randomly disconnects then reconnects. ... "
" ... But, it turns on by itself randomly and occasionally. ... "
" ... I don't know what's causing the issue. ... "
" ... The reason why I needed to the update was because it would sometimes pause and stutter. ... "
" ... Turns off randomly. ... "
Cleaning
5sound, wet, water, sounds, shower
+60%
-40%
" ... It's great for when I'm cleaning, in the shower, and listening to music and podcast. ... "
" ... Sound is great and I’m the black one looks super clean. ... "
Color
4orange, color, sort, blue, black
+100%
" ... This is absolutely orange. ... "
" ... And I love the color! ... "
Water Usage
4water, price, blow
+100%
" ... Water resistance is a welcome feature. ... "
" ... I had the original (probably a better value if you're gonna keep it indoors) and bought this for the water toightness. ... "
" ... Is it going to blow you out of the audiophile water? ... "
Overall performance
4+75%
-25%
" ... It far exceeded my low expectations. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Do the job that is supposed to do ... "
Headphones
4speaker, sounds, issue, bose, 8
+75%
-25%
" ... Aux jack is a nice feature as well. ... "
" ... its comparable to the Bose speaker!!! ... "
" ... Sounds better than many headphones! ... "
Defective Delivery
4received, product, got, defective, sent
+25%
-75%
" ... Maybe I just got a defective unit. ... "
" ... This is a defective product. ... I got a message from the seller about my unit and they sent a replacement unit. ... "
" ... The item I received was used and very dirty. ... "
Weight
4light, pretty, nice feel
+100%
" ... It has a nice feel and weight to it. ... "
" ... Super light weight. ... "
" ... Seems pretty durable and light weight. ... "
" ... Good weight to it. ... "
For Running
3+100%
" ... It pairs quickly and runs for a long time. ... "
" ... I use this in my home gym. ... "
" ... I work in a mill running a CNC. ... "
Cover
3rubberized, covering, case, carry
+100%
" ... It would be nice if it came with some kind of pouch or case, but otherwise, no complaints here. ... "
" ... I like the rubberized covering. ... "
" ... Would be cool if it came with a carry case. ... "
Exchange
3+67%
-33%
" ... But it was great that return/exchange was simple. ... "
" ... Plus I bought it on a discounted deal which was even better. ... "
Baking
3wife, thing
+100%
" ... My wife loves this thing. ... "
" ... Great for the kitchen. ... "
" ... My wife has loved hers and uses it in the kitchen A LOT. ... "
ISP
3+100%
" ... Works great for me ... "
" ... Its a must have. ... "
" ... It's toight. ... "
Storage
3small, size, nice, loud, box
+100%
" ... I wonder how it would sound like if I were in an open space. ... "
" ... It's size is nice, it's small compared to others, real plus in that it doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... But it is good for small enclosed spaces. ... "
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Battery Capacity: 5200 mAh