Upgraded, Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker with IPX5 Waterproof, Stereo Sound, 24H Playtime, Portable Wireless Speaker for iPhone, Samsung and More
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Product Features
- ASTONISHING SOUND: Breathtaking stereo sound with deep bass is delivered with exceptional clarity and zero distortion by two high-sensitivity drivers and a patented bass port.
- 24H WORRY-FREE BATTERY LIFE: Anker's exclusive, long-life battery technology provides the Bluetooth speaker 24 hours of sublime music.
- WATERPROOF BUILD: IPX5-rated casing offers complete protection against liquids.
- EFFORTLESS CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth 5.0 ensures instant pairing and maintains a strong connection up to 66 ft.
- Powerful Bass: This Bluetooth speaker has an in-house tuned digital signal processor that analyzes low frequencies to intensify the song’s bass in real-time.
- GRAB, GO, LISTEN: Lightweight, yet robust unibody design provides the perfect soundtrack for the park, yard, or anywhere else at home or away.
- ASTONISHING SOUND: Breathtaking stereo sound with deep bass is delivered with exceptional clarity and zero distortion by two high-sensitivity drivers and a patented bass port.
- 24H WORRY-FREE BATTERY LIFE: Anker's exclusive, long-life battery technology provides the Bluetooth speaker 24 hours of sublime music.
- WATERPROOF BUILD: IPX5-rated casing offers complete protection against liquids.
- EFFORTLESS CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth 5.0 ensures instant pairing and maintains a strong connection up to 66 ft.
- Powerful Bass: This Bluetooth speaker has an in-house tuned digital signal processor that analyzes low frequencies to intensify the song’s bass in real-time.
- GRAB, GO, LISTEN: Lightweight, yet robust unibody design provides the perfect soundtrack for the park, yard, or anywhere else at home or away.
Product Specifications
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 2.1 x 1.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| ASIN | B016XTADG2 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | A3102 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2015 |
| Input Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Speakers Maximum Output Power | 6 Watts |
| Item Weight | 0.79 Pounds |
| Battery Capacity | 4400 |
| Charging Time | 24 Hours |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
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3 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers Tested. We 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.
USPS LLV Comparison: OontZ Angle 3 Plus vs Anker SoundCore. First 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 – 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!
Love Anker. Perfect sound and battery lift. I have now quite a few Anker products.
Good load sound and graet value for little outlay. Hard to see controls and it would be useful if they were not black like the case. Could also do with a mains charger even if it cost a little more.
Excellent, powerful sound, nice form except hard-to-read controls. I immediately liked the substantial block-shaped form of these speakers. They stay where I put them, including on the dash inside the %$(*& new car that doesn’t have a CD player.What’s even more to like, however, is the sound. I’ve ended up using them when I stream video on my PC because the sound quality is so much better, and the volume range much better — I can actually understand most of those weird British accents with these speakers. I use them for audio books, again because the sound is so much better than from my new phone, yet they can go with me as I move around the house. And I use them for radio in place of my stereo radio console, and of course for music.My only complaint is that the controls on the top of the box are raised but in black matching the box itself. They are not raised enough to ‘read’ them easily with one’s fingertips, but the black-on-black is impossible to see without getting incidental light at just the right angle. This should not be a deal-breaker, but IS something ANKER should definitely fix on the next iteration.The terrific sound, however, makes up for the irritating controls. I selected these because they were stereo, and they were an ANKER product and I’ve been particularly happy with their products in the past. Overall I think it was a smart move.